Chicago property taxes

Ald. Anthony Beale suggested requiring ride-sharing drivers to have a chauffeur's license at airports.

The Finance Committee vote was 17-10, with Aldermen Tunney, Reilly, Maldonado and Ervin opposed.

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."

Aldermen Joe Moreno and Carlos Ramirez-Rosa submitted competing rebate proposals.

Yet Ald. John Arena scoffed at the offer, saying, "This is politics."

The property-tax hikes being talked of now would have an impact on next year's second installment.

The so-called doomsday budget had been dreaded for years, and would include a host of other fees.

Progressives want a rebate for low-income homeowners, while Ald. Burke sought a congestion fee on cars.

Proposals to raise taxes are meant to "protect Chicago taxpayers' pockets," said Ald. Scott Waguespack.

Cook County Clerk David Orr pointed out the Board of Education increased its tax levy by $86 million.

Cook County Clerk David Orr said TIFs should not be "used at the whim of a particular mayor."

CPS triggered the increase, as money siphoned off to TIFs will be shown on bills for the first time.