CHICAGO (WGN) — To close the city’s staggering fiscal deficit, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget task force is proposing massive new fees and steep cuts.

While it's just a recommendation, the next move is at the mayor's discretion, as there is just under a month remaining until Johnson will need to inform the City Council on how he intends to address the city's billion-dollar budget gap.

Chicago's budget season begins with a working group from business, labor, and community groups recommending a massive new revenue source, including a property tax hike.

Appearing this morning on WGN Radio on Wednesday, Sept. 17, Johnson, who has not yet unveiled his budget proposal, ruled out raising property taxes.

"I'm not raising property taxes. I’ve made that very clear," Johnson said. "In ord

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