Resolution R2023-0004166 Approved

Non-Routine City Matters Elections


Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters for increase in Chicago real estate transfer tax rates

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Mayor Brandon Johnson and Aldermen Hadden, Ramirez-Rosa, and Martin propose a resolution to Chicago's Council to revise the city's real estate transfer tax. The proposal includes a decrease to $3 per $500 of transfer price under $1M, an increase to $10 for prices between $1M-$1.5M, and an increase to $15 for prices over $1.5M. The CTA portion remains unchanged. Additional revenue will combat homelessness and provide housing services. The referendum is on March 19, 2024.

Sponsors

Sponsor Ward
Johnson, Brandon
Johnson, BrandonPrimary Sponsor

History

Date Legislative body Action
Date 2023-11-07 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Passed

On motion of Alderperson Hadden, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

Votes for Votes against Other votes
Votes for Yes: 32

Burnett, Jr., Walter
Clay, Angela
Coleman, Stephanie D.
Cruz, Ruth
Curtis, Derrick G.
Dowell, Pat
Ervin, Jason C.
Fuentes, Jessica L.
Gutierrez, Jeylu B.
Hadden, Maria E.
Hall, William E.
Harris, Michelle A.
La Spata, Daniel
Lee, Nicole T.
Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni
Martin, Matthew J.
Mitchell, Gregory I.
Mitts, Emma
Moore, David H.
Mosley, Ronnie L.
Nugent, Samantha
Ramirez, Julia M.
Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos
Robinson, Lamont J.
Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana
Rodriguez, Michael D.
Scott, Monique L.
Sigcho-Lopez, Byron
Silverstein, Debra L.
Taliaferro, Chris
Vasquez, Jr., Andre
Yancy, Desmon C.

Votes against No: 17

Beale, Anthony
Cardona, Jr., Felix
Chico, Peter
Conway, William
Gardiner, James M.
Hopkins, Brian
Knudsen, Timothy R.
Lawson, Bennett R.
Lopez, Raymond A.
Napolitano, Anthony V.
O'Shea, Matthew J.
Quinn, Marty
Reilly, Brendan
Sposato, Nicholas
Tabares, Silvana
Villegas, Gilbert
Waguespack, Scott

Other votes Not voting: 1

Not voting: Taylor, Jeanette B.

Date 2023-11-01 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Deferred and Published
Date 2023-11-01 Legislative body Committee on Committees and Rules Action Recommended to Pass
Date 2023-09-14 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Referred
Date 2023-09-14 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Introduced

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