The federal stimulus package is a one-time gift, which means Lightfoot is looking for other areas of revenue to help the city down the road. LightfootвЂ™s proposal also includes belt-tightening.

Last yearвЂ™s budget was $15 billion without federal monies. WeвЂ™ll find out today what the total budget number is. It could be the largest monthly cash-assistance pilot program of any city in the country.ДЄnd watch for Lightfoot to propose a huge program focused on public safety, including a re-entry program that includes workforce training and a sweep of services for those re-entering the community after coming out of jail or prison.ДЄs the Tribune reports in its budget story, Lightfoot has said вЂњshe plans to boost funding for copsвЂќ after last yearвЂ™s spending plan cut officer positions. The program targets residents who live at the poverty level based on their incomes and geography within the city. The budget proposal includes a direct-cash assistance program to help 5,000 low-income households that have been hit hardest by Covid-19. LightfootвЂ™s budget includes major spending - nearly $200 million - on environment and environmental justice issues, including a tree canopy equity expansion program that will see 15,000 trees planted every year for five years. ItвЂ™s going to be a food fight to agree on all the proposals the mayor wants to put forward. That doesnвЂ™t mean this yearвЂ™s budget talks will be easier than last year when difficult decisions had to be made about a bare bones plan. What to watch for: There will be (virtually) no new taxes and no layoffs, and the mayor will propose a plethora of new initiatives that are possible thanks to the $1.9 billion in federal funding, a source familiar with the budget told Playbook. Signing up is easy and free, too.Д«reaking this morning: Pfizer, BioNTech say vaccine is safe for kids ages 5 to 11,by POLITICOвЂ™s Lauren Gardner and Sarah Owermohle TOP TALKERДЇIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is unveiling her 2022 budget proposal to the City Council today and we've got a glimpse of how her administration plans to capitalize on the huge federal stimulus package thatвЂ™s coming to Chicago. Good Monday morning, Illinois, and thank you for subscribing! You have choices each morning but weвЂ™re confident this report hits all the marks.

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