Controversy Over Tax Proposal in South Suburbs: Mayors Voice Concerns

🧐Mayors of 11 South Suburban villages signed a letter urging residents to vote against a tax referendum.

💰The referendum would raise nearly $3 million in new taxes, costing homeowners roughly $200 a year.

❓Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henard has not explained how the money will be spent.

🚫Mayors are concerned about Henard's questionable spending in the past, including trips and credit card expenses.

🏙️There are a total of 17 suburbs within Thornton Township, with at least 11 mayors opposing the referendum.

What is the tax referendum about?

—The tax referendum asks taxpayers whether they support a 0.15% property tax increase for Thornton Township for mental health services.

How much money would the referendum raise?

—The referendum would raise nearly $3 million in new taxes, approximately $200 a year for a home worth $200,000.

Why are the mayors opposing the referendum?

—The mayors are concerned about Supervisor Tiffany Henard's lack of transparency in explaining how the money will be spent, given her questionable spending in the past.

How many mayors have signed the letter against the referendum?

—At least 11 mayors of South Suburban villages have signed the letter opposing the referendum.

Are all the villages in Thornton Township opposed to the referendum?

—Yes, all the villages that signed the letter are opposed to the referendum.

00:00Reports suggest a suspect may be in custody, but this is yet to be confirmed by Oak Lawn Police.

00:08There is controversy over a tax proposal in the South Suburbs, with some lawmakers questioning the proper usage of the funds.

00:24Thornton Township trustees express concerns about a proposal that would provide nearly $3 million in new funding.

00:43A large group of South Suburban mayors urge residents to vote against a referendum that would give Thornton Township more money.

01:09The referendum asks taxpayers whether they support a 0.15% property tax increase for mental health services.

01:23Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henard has not explained how the funds will be spent, raising concerns among the mayors.

01:32The mayors point to Henard's questionable spending history, including trips and credit card expenses.

01:46At least 11 mayors of South Suburban villages have signed the letter opposing the referendum.