Advocacy
2016 Illinois Legislative Wrap-Up
2016 Illinois Legislative Wrap-Up July 1, 2016 The regular session of the Illinois General Assembly adjourned on May 31Â with no resolution to the budget stalemate that had log-jammed many other major legislative proposals and created an unusual, but increasingly familiar, political dynamic in the state house. Nonetheless, BOMA/Chicago’s legislative team was quite busy during…
Read MoreCPS Legislation Provides Pension Payment, Levy Increase
CPS Legislation Provides Pension Payment, Levy Increase June 30, 2016 The other shoe appears ready to drop on the unresolved CPS pension issue. A House amendment to Senate Bill 318 allows the City of Chicago to impose a new property tax levy for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) pensions. The record $580 million property tax levy…
Read MoreChicago City Council Mandates Paid Sick Leave
Chicago City Council Mandates Paid Sick Leave June 30, 2016 After more than a year of discussions, the Chicago City Council unanimously passed an ordinance in June that allows employees to accrue and use up to five earned sick days over the course of one year. Chicago now joins many other cities with similar…
Read MoreSeeking Member Feedback on Expected Recycling Ordinance
Seeking Member Feedback on Expected Recycling Ordinance June 30, 2016 Mayor Emanuel is expected to propose an amendment to the City’s recycling ordinance that will require source separation of recyclables in all buildings. For BOMA/Chicago buildings, this is not expected to have a major impact because most are already engaged in source separation. Source…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago’s State of the City Aldermanic Discussion and Luncheon
BOMA/Chicago’s State of the City Aldermanic Discussion and Luncheon BOMA/Chicago was pleased to host some of Chicago’s most esteemed aldermen earlier this month for our annual mid-year luncheon, held at Prime & Provisions in River North. Our City and County Legislative Consultant, Mary Kay Minaghan, moderated the engaging panel discussion focused on the “state of…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Raises Voice on Mayor’s Property Tax Increase Proposal
BOMA/Chicago Raises Voice on Mayor’s Property Tax Increase Proposal March 15, 2016 Call to Action: Contact your State Legislators Today! On Monday, October 19, the City filed legislation to double the Homestead Exemption and shift nearly 70% of the burden for the proposed property tax increase to businesses and renters. The legislation has already passed…
Read MoreOpen Letter regarding Property Tax Increases to BOMA/Chicago Members from Michael Cornicelli
Open Letter regarding Property Tax Increases to BOMA/Chicago Members from Michael Cornicelli Dear BOMA/Chicago Member: I’m sure that you have seen and heard the press coverage of Mayor Emanuel’s proposed 2016 budget and real estate property tax increase totaling over $543 million for 2015-2018, including his push to shift much of that burden to commercial…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Working with CFD to Launch Revised Fire Safety Director Program
BOMA/Chicago Working with CFD to Launch Revised Fire Safety Director Program August 26, 2015 The City of Chicago’s revised Fire Safety Director Program is expected to be rolled out in early fall. After BOMA/Chicago advocated for much needed revisions to the Chicago Fire Safety Director Program, the city made several changes. The program will…
Read MoreIllinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act Resources
Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act Resources July 13, 2015 This page houses information regarding the Illinois Concealed Carry Act, survey results, signage specifications and more. Please click on a bullet point below for information regarding Concealed Carry: Concealed Carry Survey Results Concealed Carry Proposed Rules Signage Specifications Open Security Meeting Overview (held on September 17, 2013)…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Opposing Exelon Bailout
BOMA/Chicago Opposing Exelon Bailout July 13, 2015 As BOMA/Chicago anticipated, comprehensive energy legislation has been introduced by competing interests in the Illinois General Assembly. Legislation filed by Exelon Corporation to create the “low carbon portfolio standard” would require electric utilities to purchase a specified percentage of low carbon energy credits from energy sources that…
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