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14 aldermen ‘cannot and will not’ vote for mayor’s budget without the return of ShotSpotter: letter

Last updated: October 30, 2024 1:15 pm
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Chicago Mayor Faces Budget Battle Over Policing Priorities

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Police Supt. Larry Snelling walk in Lincoln Park in February 2024 (@chicagosmayor)

As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to introduce his 2025 budget, he faces opposition from fourteen aldermen who have made it clear that they will not support the budget if it does not include a renewal of the city’s ShotSpotter gunfire detection system. The aldermen, who are pushing for several policing-related demands, have set the stage for a contentious budget negotiation process.

The city’s budget, which has a significant $982 million shortfall, will require the approval of at least 26 out of the 50 aldermen. With fourteen aldermen already expressing their opposition to the budget, Johnson faces an uphill battle to secure the necessary votes.

In a letter to Mayor Johnson, the group of aldermen highlighted the importance of their role in the budget process, citing a survey that showed that 51% of residents trust aldermen more than the mayor when it comes to the city budget. The letter outlined eight demands, with a focus on policing and fiscal responsibility.

At the top of their list of demands is a rejection of any property tax increase. The aldermen emphasized that a tax hike would be a “non-starter” and called on the mayor to find alternative solutions to balance the budget.

Another key demand from the aldermen is the reinstatement of the ShotSpotter gunfire detection network, which Mayor Johnson allowed to expire in September. The aldermen pointed out that both the City Council and a majority of city residents support the technology, highlighting the endorsement of CPD Supt. Larry Snelling.

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In addition to ShotSpotter, the aldermen are calling for the creation of a new police district on the Southwest Side and a satellite office for the existing 12th District to address rising crime in the area. They argued that a new district would provide much-needed support for the overburdened Chicago Lawn (8th) District.

On the fiscal front, the aldermen are urging Mayor Johnson to maintain CPD’s budget and continue hiring new officers to address public safety concerns. They also called for the rejection of calls to dismantle tax increment financing (TIF) districts and the redirection of funds from migrant services to fill the budget gap.

Finally, the group of aldermen emphasized the importance of finalizing the city’s firefighter contract as part of the budget process.

The letter was signed by Aldermen Brian Hopkins, Anthony Beale, Peter Chico, Marty Quinn, Raymond Lopez, Derrick Curtis, Silvana Tabares, Monique Scott, Felix Cardona, Scott Waguespack, Gil Villegas, Anthony Napolitano, Brendan Reilly, and Jim Gardiner.

As Mayor Johnson navigates the budget negotiations, the demands of these aldermen will likely play a significant role in shaping the final budget plan.

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