The City Council will take a vote Thursday on Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike, announced when he unveiled his $17.3 billion city budget for 2025 last month. That means the mayor could make it official that he's essentially giving up on his proposed property tax hike for city residents,

Dozens of Chicago alderpeople are expected to vote down Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike proposal during a special city council meeting on Thursday. Mayor Brandon Johnson wouldn't commit on Tuesday when asked if he would support possible alternatives to his proposal to raise property taxes to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap for 2025.

Mayor Brandon Johnson said his proposed 4 percent increase was just a play to increase engagement on the city’s budget.

Alders are expected to vote Thursday to reject Mayor Brandon Johnson's $300 million property tax hike, aimed at closing a $1 billion gap in the city's budget. Why it matters: The hike would boost taxes by 4.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appears to be walking back his property tax hike proposal. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said Monday that President elect-Trump “and his transition team are already breaking” a law on presidential transition.

Mayor Brandon Johnson wouldn't commit on Tuesday when asked if he would support possible alternatives to his proposal to raise property taxes to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap for 2025. Members of the City Council have voiced their opposition to raising property taxes.