Taking the Temperature on Mayor's Water, Sewer Tax Proposal
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We take a closer look at Mayor Emanuel's proposed tax on water and sewer bills.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration is briefing aldermen this week on a proposed tax on water and sewer bills to help save the city’s largest pension fund, which is estimated to run out of money in 2025. Host Carol Marin talks about the mayor’s proposal with Aldermen Milly Santiago (31st Ward), Ameya Pawar (47th Ward) and Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward).
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Taking the Temperature on Mayor's Water, Sewer Tax Proposal
Clip: 8/3/2016 | 14m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration is briefing aldermen this week on a proposed tax on water and sewer bills to help save the city’s largest pension fund, which is estimated to run out of money in 2025. Host Carol Marin talks about the mayor’s proposal with Aldermen Milly Santiago (31st Ward), Ameya Pawar (47th Ward) and Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward).
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