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Statement from President Preckwinkle on County Board Approval of the Sweetened Beverage Tax

I am grateful to Chairman Daley and the Commissioners who supported the revenue proposal we brought today before the Finance Committee.

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Budget and Financial, Health, Taxes

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on the Civic Federation's Support of the County's Proposal FY2017 Budget

I am pleased to learn of the Civic Federation’s support today of our FY2017 executive budget proposal.

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Budget and Financial

Preckwinkle Unveils FY 2017 Executive Budget Recommendation

Proposal would close budget shortfall and avoid cuts to public safety services through staffing reductions & additional revenue, but commit to no new tax hikes for at least the next two years

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Budget and Financial

Cook County Continues to Realize Savings Through Smaller Real Estate Footprint; Warehouse Consolidation Expected to Save Another $1.5 Million

County on track to reach its goal of a 1 million square foot reduction by 2018

Continuing her efforts to save taxpayer dollars by reducing Cook County's real estate footprint, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced plan

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Budget and Financial, Building and Construction

Cook County Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) recently awarded the Cook County Department of Budget and Management Services its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award in recognition of the County's determined…

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Budget and Financial