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Coverage dated November 2, 2026

Council votes to use money from parking meter sale toward pension debt rather than 2027 budget

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

The Chicago City Council voted overwhelmingly to retain control of a $75 million windfall Mayor Brandon Johnson planned to use in his proposed 2027 budget, adding to the challenges facing his $17.6 billion spending plan.

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  1. Fox32 Chicago

    Chicago City Council votes to use $75 million parking meter payment for pension debt (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    A Chicago City Council vote has redirected money from the city’s parking meter deal toward pension debt. Chicago parking meter pension payment The council voted 44-6 to use the $75 million Chicago received upfront from the parking meter deal to pay down pension debt, instead of using the money to he…

  2. ABC 7 Chicago

    Council votes to use money from parking meter sale toward pension debt rather than 2027 budget (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    The Chicago City Council voted overwhelmingly to retain control of a $75 million windfall Mayor Brandon Johnson planned to use in his proposed 2027 budget, adding to the challenges facing his $17.6 billion spending plan.