Mayor Brandon Johnson has said he's willing to negotiate with the City Council on his proposed budget, but wouldn't commit to any specific alternatives.

Cumberland County's proposed 2025 budget includes a 4% property tax hike. If approved, the tax changes will raise county revenues by $2.75 million, at an average cost to the taxpayer of $22.42 a year. That amount is based on a home assessed at $222,000, which is the county's average home value.

The Chicago City Council on Thursday rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to raise property taxes by $300 million that would have helped close a budget gap of nearly $1 billion for next year.