Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 Budget Proposal
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will unveil the city's 2026 budget, which includes a per-user tax on social media companies and a per-employee fee on businesses.
The proposal does not include a property tax hike and supports the elimination of the grocery tax, focusing on tax hikes targeting the city's largest employers and technology.
The proposed "Protecting Chicago" budget
- Per-user tax on social media companies
- Per-employee fee on businesses
- No property tax hike
- Elimination of the grocery tax
Author's summary: Chicago's 2026 budget targets social media and corporate taxes.