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Statement by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on FY2017 Budget Reductions

Today we regrettably laid off more than 300 employees as a result of the County’s budget crisis.

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Budget and Financial

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle On Court Ruling Regarding Sweetened Beverage Tax

While we respect Judge Kubasiak’s decision, we are disappointed that he has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the collection of the sweetened beverage tax.

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Budget and Financial, Taxes

President Preckwinkle Unveils FY 2018 Preliminary Forecast

Repeats commitment to three-year fiscal plan, raises concerns on ACA repeal 

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Budget and Financial

FY 2017 Budget Approved by Cook County Board of Commissioners

Balanced proposal preserves essential public health and safety services

 

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Budget and Financial

Statement from President Preckwinkle on County Board Approval of the Sweetened Beverage Tax

I am grateful to Chairman Daley and the Commissioners who supported the revenue proposal we brought today before the Finance Committee.

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Budget and Financial, Health, Taxes