Raising city gas tax isn’t a perfect solution, but it could help prevent COVID carmaggedon

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By John GreenfieldOct 22, 2020, 2:05 pm168 pts
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is basically facing a no-win scenario as she finalizes Chicago’s 2021 budget. Largely due to the COVID-19 shutdown, the city is facing a projected $1.2 billion deficit. She needs to address that, but whatever programs or city jobs she cuts, or taxes and fees she raises, some faction is…

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