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Chicago City Council votes to use $75 million parking meter payment for pension debt
By David Gonzalez
Council votes to use money from parking meter sale toward pension debt rather than 2027 budget
David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez
Reporter · Chicago, IL
David Gonzalez is a dedicated reporter with a focus on local government and policy. He holds a Master's in Public Affairs from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has previously reported for the South Side Weekly, diving deep into municipal issues.
More from David →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:12 PM · 1 min read
The Chicago City Council voted overwhelmingly to retain control of a $75 million windfall Mayor Brandon Johnson planned to use in his proposed 2027 budget, adding to the challenges facing his $17.6 billion spending plan.
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