Even Less Money
- The city of Chicago will ease up on its debt collection practices to give people a break on certain ticket violations as part of an effort to help residents amid the coronavirus outbreak, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday.
Through at least April 30, Lightfoot said the city will suspend booting, late fees and defaults on payment plans for all city debts, and is suspending city debt checks for ride-share and taxi drivers, she said. The city also will be limiting ticketing, towing and impounding solely to what she said are public safety-related issues.
Does anyone realize that all this money will have to be made up somewhere, somehow, some way? Layoffs, wage freezes, service cuts, un-payable bonds, maybe even defaults.
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posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
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The City is going to have to reverse its no-pay bills policy. Money is going to have to come from somewhere.
Unless the whole virus hysteria is an orchestrated plan to collapse the economy and just wipe out the debt. Including pensions.
Other than elderly people with health issues the virus has not proven to be the mass killer it is hyped to be. We should know in 2-3 weeks if it is or not. If the bodies aren't stacking up, the political leaders should relax and let normal return.
Another Liberal scam. Everyone loves free money.
City, county and state are about to get pounded. They’re all financially precarious from decades of Democratic mismanagement and cannot weather the economic hyped-caused recession that the leftists have been praying for to make Trump look bad. Be careful what you wish for.
Illinois citizens will be left with a faltering economy and massive tax bills that will go higher and higher. The exodus of taxpayers will accelerate and cities will soon look like Harvey, where half the population doesn’t even bother to pay property tax any more - the houses are worthless and what little that gets collected goes directly to retired city workers.
As we learn again from yesterday’s election results, this is what the people want.
Don't worry its just something else they will try and get the Federal government to pay for. When they don't they can blame Trump for that to. After all he is the one that caused the infection to spread according to sleepy Joe.
The city will ease up on debt collection for tickets,etc. during this trying time declares Mayor. Does that also include City Employees who have debt owed to the city? I DONT think so!
She's a Democrat. By definition, she flunked Econ 101.
Now, kees me you fool!!!!
If with this shutdown, the Mayor will claim that ‘millions of people fire to Chicago, shopped downtown and visited Navy Pier.’
So speaking of a loss of revenue. Went to pick up some things from my kids college dorm room as her school is shut down. Took 355 with my truck which doesn’t have an I-pass for tolls so I go to the cash lanes. The attendant booth was closed and the automated lane would not accept cash, change or credit cards. In the automated lane there is a sign that says “Out of service systemwide, Drive thru and pay online”. So when I get home I go online to pay and low and behold the website says I need the location of toll booths. Well I went “thru” several and didn’t happen to write down their locations as it was pouring rain and traffic was moving at 70 mph! They also have some alternative way of paying where you are supposed to calculate your trip distance which is ridiculous. Now I guess I have to wait to see if the camera actually caught my plate as I drove “thru”. 355 isn’t that old of a tollway so I wonder how much was spent building the cash lanes of the toll booths that can’t be used! What an incredibly fucked up state we have.
maybe its a shoe in the door to stiff the parking meter companies based on emergency circumstances and possibly an attempt to void some of the terms of their contract. who know?
If we do go into lockdown, how much does that save the City per day in revenue? Might be an opportunity to shore up our pension fund with the savings. Never let a crisis go to waste, remember?
I know, I'm dreaming...
After telling the federal government to fuck off for years, now they are going to scream for federal help to get out of their mess. Fuck off, yourselves.
"defaults". .... Interesting.
Bankruptcy will open up opportunity to reorganize/revamp/destroy our Pension..
Never let a good crisis go to waste. Now who said that 🤔
Does anyone realize that all this money will have to be made up somewhere, somehow, some way? Layoffs, wage freezes, service cuts, un-payable bonds, maybe even defaults.
Labels: money questions
It appears that Groot has discovered what's left of the TIF account that the previous runt/ twerp murder mayor didn't steal or give away...
i'll go one step further.........people that this will benefit won't "socially distance" themselves the way they should either. Stretch it out as long as possible. Hell they vote for foxx what's one pesky virus?
The cut off of debt collection activities is only intended to give the permanent victim class free shit army who Lori is only interested in more freebies to insure continued dummycrat votes. You saw proof positive of her freebie efforts working with the election of cop hating racist pos Cabrini Kim.
Made up with Property taxes!!!!!!
Your little house in Jeff Park will now be assessed at 2.5 million dollars. By the time this is over many people are going to wish that they had caught the virus. Retirement will be a dream unless you are very wealthy
They will increase the number of tickets and fines against apartment building owners for garbage around dumpsters or weeds because they know they will pay, while garbage is strewn about everywhere else. Demonize those who work and have property and tax, fee and fine them, while rewarding those who don't.
Groot’s coddling of “the community” is endless and knows no bounds.
I would say it’s shameful but Groot is shameless.
So my questions is .. they why would they are talking about going 12 hr days canceling RDOs .. there isnt anyone to police and we cant write tickets .. 🤔
What could go wrong with this? Add in all the prisoners they are just going to let run free and the recipe for this cocktail is a virus worse than the Chinese virus because this will result in a lot more deadly consequences! Again and again it’s proven Democrats have no clue how to lead absolutely none. Has the mayor the governor the crook County president any of them the alderman stop by police stations fire houses To reassure us or at least see how we’re doing? Of course not the Democratic cowards are hiding where ever they can’t they’re all snuggled up and protected by police officers who they totally disrespect, as they disrespect the honest law abiding g public.
During Larry Lightfoot's election campaign, she said that Chicago's budget is in dire financially. Love to see Chicago's total expenses per month and Chicago's total income per month.
Deadbeats never pay anyway. It will create another new batch of deadbeat scofflaws that of course will be given an amnesty option, around the time LightLoafer starts her next re-election campaign.
DJT is going to provide a stimulus payment to everyone not just to IRS compliant taxpayers. Guess where those dollars are going to have to go? Not to washers and dryers, paint and clothing but more local taxes to make up for Larri’s Handouts Program.
When will the people paying real estate taxes get relief ?
Never.
Water bill is due March 25th, and still the lead is in the old underground main pipes no better, maybe worse than last years water. The Late Penalty is 1.25% per month compounded.
Here’s a novel idea FOP contract negotiators: a Late penalty for the city ignoring, stalling negotiations which they always do. Retroactive pay isn’t enough when the City always intentionally delays.
Don't worry, Kim's back to the SA seat, she'll have ol' Jussie pay for it!
................... oye
Don't worry, with the amount of George Soros money left for Kim Foxx, she'll pay for it!
in the grand scheme of things these are pretty penny ante and the reality is that for the time being it is not worth the effort to try to collect. It just puts people at additional risk. Suspending collection efforts is a good idea for now. It does not appear like the order does anything other than suspend collection efforts. Once the covid19 mess is resolved collection efforts can resume.
The city will ease up on debt collection for tickets,etc. during this trying time declares Mayor. Does that also include City Employees who have debt owed to the city? I DONT think so!
They will get money from neighborhoods where mostly city workers stay at. I see them guys on bikes creeping in Orole Park waiting on one day expired city stickier or registration. Send them to west side, nah to dangerous. I hate this city.
More lies from City Hall. Groot doesn't care what you think or say. Groot and the Fatso in Springfield will raise everyone's taxes. They will push the Progressive Tax in November that will be the death knoll for the debtor state known as Illinois.
F@#k the Democrat Socialist politicians. We don't believe you and don't trust you. We will continue to flee the state.
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If we do go into lockdown, how much does that save the City per day in revenue? Might be an opportunity to shore up our pension fund with the savings. Never let a crisis go to waste, remember?
I know, I'm dreaming...
The question is how much would the city be losing on tax revenue. They wouldn’t have money to put into the pension. People are being laid off, won’t have money to spend. They is so much less tax revenue with bars, restaurants hotel closing
So speaking of a loss of revenue. Went to pick up some things from my kids college dorm room as her school is shut down. Took 355 with my truck which doesn’t have an I-pass for tolls so I go to the cash lanes. The attendant booth was closed and the automated lane would not accept cash, change or credit cards. In the automated lane there is a sign that says “Out of service systemwide, Drive thru and pay online”. So when I get home I go online to pay and low and behold the website says I need the location of toll booths. Well I went “thru” several and didn’t happen to write down their locations as it was pouring rain and traffic was moving at 70 mph! They also have some alternative way of paying where you are supposed to calculate your trip distance which is ridiculous. Now I guess I have to wait to see if the camera actually caught my plate as I drove “thru”. 355 isn’t that old of a tollway so I wonder how much was spent building the cash lanes of the toll booths that can’t be used! What an incredibly fucked up state we have.
They saw out of service but expect you to pay fines. You will be hearing from the tollway. If you are really concerned go on the tollway nap and you can locate the tolls you went thru
A couple of shots. This is going to be long. Parking enforcement aids are being deployed in the central business district, 20 per shift +2 supervisors. Public safety tickets only, like double parking, obstructing the roadway, fire hydrants, bike lanes, bus lanes, etc. no residential permit enforcement no city sticker enforcement uncertain on other title IX type parking or compliance tickets. This is in effect until April 30. Central business district only for the appointment unless specific complaint to areas outside of the CBD. This is per a memorandum from Donald Knox the parking manager and confirmed by the comptroller. To all the police officers that read this blog, stay safe stay healthy do the absolute minimum you have to do to avoid The Copacabana shit show. We are heading towards the peak of this pandemic and will be going towards the downward spiral towards the end in the next 2 to 3 weeks based on what I have been seeing in the major media outlets in the countries that have locked down and are working on vaccines to treat the coronavirus. Make sure all family and friends over the age of 50 or at any age with no health care have at least 2 to 3 weeks Of the supplies you would want to treat a nasty bout of the flu. This is survivable it is not the end of the world, this is not a democrat or a republican issue this is be safe do your research and stay healthy. God bless take care keep your head up and check six cover your partners go home at the end of the day alive.
So speaking of a loss of revenue. Went to pick up some things from my kids college dorm room as her school is shut down. Took 355 with my truck which doesn’t have an I-pass for tolls so I go to the cash lanes. The attendant booth was closed and the automated lane would not accept cash, change or credit cards. In the automated lane there is a sign that says “Out of service systemwide, Drive thru and pay online”. So when I get home I go online to pay and low and behold the website says I need the location of toll booths. Well I went “thru” several and didn’t happen to write down their locations as it was pouring rain and traffic was moving at 70 mph! They also have some alternative way of paying where you are supposed to calculate your trip distance which is ridiculous. Now I guess I have to wait to see if the camera actually caught my plate as I drove “thru”. 355 isn’t that old of a tollway so I wonder how much was spent building the cash lanes of the toll booths that can’t be used! What an incredibly fucked up state we have.
3/19/2020 05:52:00 AM
It was in the news (tv, print and online) that ALL tollways in Illinois would be removing the workers due to the covid-19 spreading.
You can go online to the tollway website and figure out the booths location (and how much you owe) based on where you entered and exited, to avoid the rather inflated late fee after 7 or 14 days. The system is supposed to capture license plates, so believe me, they want you to fail to pay so they can really screw you.
So speaking of a loss of revenue. Went to pick up some things from my kids college dorm room as her school is shut down. Took 355 with my truck which doesn’t have an I-pass for tolls so I go to the cash lanes. The attendant booth was closed and the automated lane would not accept cash, change or credit cards. In the automated lane there is a sign that says “Out of service systemwide, Drive thru and pay online”. So when I get home I go online to pay and low and behold the website says I need the location of toll booths. Well I went “thru” several and didn’t happen to write down their locations as it was pouring rain and traffic was moving at 70 mph! They also have some alternative way of paying where you are supposed to calculate your trip distance which is ridiculous. Now I guess I have to wait to see if the camera actually caught my plate as I drove “thru”. 355 isn’t that old of a tollway so I wonder how much was spent building the cash lanes of the toll booths that can’t be used! What an incredibly fucked up state we have.
3/19/2020 05:52:00 AM
It was in the news (tv, print and online) that ALL tollways in Illinois would be removing the workers due to the covid-19 spreading.
You can go online to the tollway website and figure out the booths location (and how much you owe) based on where you entered and exited, to avoid the rather inflated late fee after 7 or 14 days. The system is supposed to capture license plates, so believe me, they want you to fail to pay so they can really screw you.
Cannabis revenues will make up the deficit.
Yeah, that's it.
Since "they" don't pay their bills anyways this is not a big deal !!!
So-if I get a $100 Red Light ticket that’s placed near a school, am I now obligated to pay it?
I thought the entire purpose of these cameras were that they were enforceable on days that schools are in session. If all schools are closed (possibly for the rest of the semester) and ’the children’ are told to stay indoors, are these fines now void?
i have a few relatives coming unglued about this bullshit. funny with over doses and shootings people were told all was good come on downtown. china and iran are shitholes but people are freaking out about italy a modern country. ITALY IS A SOCIALIST DEMOCRACY with that super duper socialized medicine that the demoncrats want to shove down your throat ! remember that bernie drones !
Weed is legal. What's up with a Chicago Casino ?????
Ok so the citizens have a reprieve from their fines. Mayor gives big talk. 5 pm. What she is doing. What she doesn’t address is the lack of protection. For those who protect her. Once again. Nothing. Nothing to sanitize the station and the vehicles. Of CPD. How about this
Chicago Fire. Has a system that they use for the ambulances
Have it available. For CPD
Come on. You executives. . Who run the Police Memorial. Patrolmens Credit Union. All you Uniform stores we buy our clothing from. All youGun Shops. Everyone the police support and do business with.
Can you donate the money to help get those gloves masks. Sanitizers. Or better yet.
Hire a company to get it to our men and women. Who go out everyday making the city safe
That mayor isn’t interested. I hope everyone. Remembers this next election
I’ll bet. Willie. Wilson. Would have had it done by now. Because he says it like it is
Moms wives sisters brothers. Make complaints to the mayors office.
Doesn’t the city have TIF accounts for such emergencies? Not being smart ass actually curious
Father Donovan always told me, "Crime does not pay". When I see him, I'll tell him, "Father, crime doesn't pay, but it doesn't cost either, not in this town anyways".
our current mayor already lost millions in water , city vehicle , anov fines with her socialist forgiveness policy
So-if I get a $100 Red Light ticket that’s placed near a school, am I now obligated to pay it?
I thought the entire purpose of these cameras were that they were enforceable on days that schools are in session. If all schools are closed (possibly for the rest of the semester) and ’the children’ are told to stay indoors, are these fines now void?
If you ran the red light. Are you saying if there is no school you can break the law and run the red light?
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So speaking of a loss of revenue. Went to pick up some things from my kids college dorm room as her school is shut down. Took 355 with my truck which doesn’t have an I-pass for tolls so I go to the cash lanes. The attendant booth was closed and the automated lane would not accept cash, change or credit cards. In the automated lane there is a sign that says “Out of service systemwide, Drive thru and pay online”. So when I get home I go online to pay and low and behold the website says I need the location of toll booths. Well I went “thru” several and didn’t happen to write down their locations as it was pouring rain and traffic was moving at 70 mph! They also have some alternative way of paying where you are supposed to calculate your trip distance which is ridiculous. Now I guess I have to wait to see if the camera actually caught my plate as I drove “thru”. 355 isn’t that old of a tollway so I wonder how much was spent building the cash lanes of the toll booths that can’t be used! What an incredibly fucked up state we have.
3/19/2020 05:52:00 AM
Just go to the tollway website and trace your route. It will let you know how many tolls you owe. FYI the fine is $40 per missed toll and you have exactly 7 days to pay before incurring the fine (per the website)
It's funny that both Lori and the Gov mentioned the Chicago Fire as an example of the responsible steps Chicago government took to "rise from the ashes". They forgot to mention that ultimately, Martial Law was implemented.
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