League of Women Voters of Cook County

Cook County League Newsletter

November 2022 Edition

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View the November 8 Election Winners of the Cook County Offices

Cook County Board Finalizes 2023 Budget at $8.8 Billion

The final budget continued to have no increases in taxes or fees or layoffs, while making supplemental payments to the Pension Fund.

To read more detail about the budget and other activities go to the Observer Report Page.

The Cook County League Budget and Structure Interest Group members observed the budget meetings and produced the reports for your information. If you would like to join the effort to keep Cook County residents informed about our government, please contact us at: info@lwvcookcounty.org

Chicago Tribune Sunday November 20, 2022
Cook County League Letter Published

Thank you for Voting Yes on the Cook County Forest Preserve Referendum

Thank you to all Cook County voters who helped pass the tax increase referendum in support of the Cook County Forest Preserves. While votes are still being counted, it appears that the referendum passed with close to 70% of the vote.

We all benefit from open land that supports biodiversity, provides natural flood water storage and improves air quality. Additionally, the increased revenue will generate jobs and shore up the pension fund. Thank you to the voters for supporting Clean Air, Clean Water, and Wildlife.

Now let us all get out and enjoy our wonderful Forest Preserves.

Cynthia Schilsky - LaGrange
President, League of Women Voters of Cook County

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