What began as a tense and unpredictable day at Milwaukee City Hall Tuesday ended with the Common Council’s backing of a 2% local sales tax by a wider margin than required.
The critical vote offers the city a new revenue source to avert major service cuts in 2025 even as some council members said it would put additional financial pressure on residents living in poverty.
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Afterward, Pérez said he was a bit surprised it passed with more than the minimum 10 votes required. Ultimately, the tax passed with 12 in favor and 3 opposed.
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Welcome to Illinois tax rates… Hahaha fools.
>What began as a tense and unpredictable day
Oh, bullshit. Minor theatrics aside, there was never anything unpredictable about the outcome. The public hearings were a mere formality. This was a done deal as soon as the the legislature offered it.
Meanwhile, Wauwatosa, Cudahy and Shorewood merchants cheer.
Watched Channel 4 last night. The Charles of Benson practically wept into the mike as he asked Corvair Johnson how the poor and downtrodden could possibly afford another $230/year in taxes paid.
The Charles is a genuine jackass.