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Preckwinkle Unveils FY 2018 Executive Budget Recommendation

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today presented a $5.36 billion Executive Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2018 aimed at making the County healthier, safer and more efficient.

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Budget and Financial

Preckwinkle Taps Rizki as New Cook County Chief Financial Officer

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced she is naming Ammar Rizki as the County’s next Chief Financial Officer, pending Board of Commissioners’ approval.

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Budget and Financial

Statement by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on FY2017 Budget Reductions

Today we regrettably laid off more than 300 employees as a result of the County’s budget crisis.

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Budget and Financial

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle On Court Ruling Regarding Sweetened Beverage Tax

While we respect Judge Kubasiak’s decision, we are disappointed that he has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the collection of the sweetened beverage tax.

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Budget and Financial, Taxes

President Preckwinkle Unveils FY 2018 Preliminary Forecast

Repeats commitment to three-year fiscal plan, raises concerns on ACA repeal 

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