2015 Budget

"I do not believe it represents the best interests of the residents of the 50th Ward," Silverstein said.

"I tried to do what was right," said Rogers Park Ald. Joe Moore of his 'yes' vote for the 2016 budget.

Several City Council members said the mayor ignored their ideas for reducing a proposed tax hike.

Ald. John Arena was just one of four aldermen to vote against Mayor Rahm Emanuel's budget.

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

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's $8.9 billion budget raises fees, but not major property, sales or gas taxes.

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

The city needs to "bite the bullet" and deal with its pension crisis, Pawar said at budget town hall.

Ald. Margaret Laurino said she had little confidence in the Federal Aviation Administration.

Ald. Ameya Pawar will discuss the proposed 2015 budget at a pair of town hall meetings.

Fire Commissioner Jose Santiago testified before City Council budget hearings.

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

Mayor Rahm Emanuel scheduled his annual budget address for Wednesday.