Alexandra Holt

Budget Director Alexandra Holt estimated a 12.2 percent increase for homeowners.

Ald. Anthony Beale suggested putting the garbage collection fee proposal "right in the garbage."

Mayor Rahm Emanuel balanced the budget with the help of expanded taxes.

Aldermen want Police Supt. Garry McCarthy to give details on how police are implementing the new law.

Pullman artist JB Daniel rents on Airbnb to fund visiting artist residency program in his row house.

A new budget proposal would place the onus for collecting the tax on online firms like Airbnb.

Budget Director Alexandra Holt said police staffing would remain steady at about 9,700 beat officers.

Budget Director Alexandra Holt said overtime adds flexibility and puts more police on the street.

The Budget Committee tabled a measure to spend $25 million on more police officers.

The city tax on cigarettes would rise 50 cents a pack instead of 75 cents in an 11th-hour budget deal.

The Budget Committee signed off on the Office of Financial Analysis, but held back on police hiring.

The Finance Committee approved increases in the cigarette and cable taxes.

Aldermen asked about the "human costs" of doubling the city cigarette tax, as well as police staffing.