Judge Blocks Bring Chicago Home Vote Over Clarity and Legality Concerns
Legal Battle Erupts Over Bring Chicago Home Ballot Initiative
According to CBS News, a judge said the Bring Chicago Home vote is not allowed because it’s not clear and against the rules. The vote wanted to change the tax when people buy or sell homes. Mayor Brandon Johnson liked this idea because he thought it would help homeless people. But some people didn’t like it and went to court.
Controversy Surrounds Bring Chicago Home Ballot Referendum! (PHOTO: Block Club Chicago)
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Advocates Vow to Persist Despite Bring Chicago Home Vote Setback
The people who wanted the vote to happen say they will keep trying. They believe it’s important to have money to help people without homes. But others worry that if taxes go up, renters might have to pay more, which could make the homeless problem worse. Now, it’s not sure if the votes already cast will count or not. We have to wait and see what happens next in court.
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