The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, Nov. 16, unanimously approved a balanced $9.26 billion FY2024 budget which includes millions in funding for equity programs and pandemic relief without increasing taxes or cutting vital services.
“We have faced no shortage of challenges but despite these many difficulties over the last couple of years, we are in a strong financial position,” Board President Toni Preckwinkle said. “This is a balanced budget that provides equitable services to our residents without any tax or fee increases.”
In the coming year, with equity as the guiding principle of the decision-making process, Cook County will […]
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