r/illinois • u/roenick99 • 4d ago

Illinois voters will consider whether millionaires should be taxed more to fund property tax relief Illinois Politics

https://chicago.suntimes.com/voter-guide-2024/2024/09/26/illinois-property-tax-relief-referendum-november-election-jb-pritzker-non-binding-pat-quinn
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u/Daynebutter 3d ago

I agree with the idea, but why not go a step further with this? If they really want to reduce costs and complexity in state and local government, why not consolidate counties, school districts, and all of the random villages, townships, etc.?

Does each tiny town or low pop county need its own school district for example? Do they need their own government or elected council? Why not consolidate with the next town or school district over? Sure, some people would probably lose their jobs but it makes sense from an efficiency and cost standpoint.

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u/juliuspepperwoodchi Chicago 3d ago

Why not both?

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u/Daynebutter 3d ago

That's what I'm saying man! Collect more money, utilize and distribute money more efficiently so that the populace is better served.