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We support policies that grow our tax base by supporting investments and jobs that benefit all neighborhoods across Chicago. The proposed transfer tax increase would discourage investment, tax growth and job creation: bit.ly/3EgMLoc

Executive Director, Farzin Parang authored an Op-Ed in today’s Sun-Times that outlines serious concerns about the proposed increase, including the negative impact on our city’s economy, property taxes, residential rents, and neighborhood development. =bit.ly/3ZlxjRg

Executive Director, Farzin Parang will be a panelist on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight at 5:30 PM. He will discuss the negative consequences of funding Bring Chicago Home through Real Estate Transfer Tax hikes. Tune in here: bit.ly/3RtgCBC

Executive Director, Farzin Parang notes how the office sector's financial distress impacts the entire city: bit.ly/41a4BUD

Our Director of Government and External Affairs, Amy Masters weighs in on Chicago’s Transfer Tax Increase Referendum in The Real Deal article about the political battles shaping real estate this year. Read more: bit.ly/3U4FLnJ

**🚨BREAKING🚨** BOMA/Chicago and others file complaint with @ClerkCook against the Chicago Board of Elections Board Commissioners in effort to stop Bring Chicago Home referendum. Read more: thedailyline.com/lawsuit-circui… Stating it: 1. Violates the Illinois Municipal Code 2. Violates Article III

BOMA/Chicago filed a lawsuit today against the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. The suit seeks to have the Transfer Tax Referendum- which violates the Illinois Municipal Code and Illinois Constitution - stricken from the ballot. bit.ly/47l3HG5

.BOMA/Chicago and other real estate, construction and business interests sue to block public vote on the so-called 'mansion tax' - which would take a bigger cut from big property sales to help the poor wbez.org/stories/chicag… by TW & Mariah Woelfel of WBEZ Government & Politics Team

Metra is making a variety of changes to its fare structure, prices, and purchase channels effective Feb. 1. View the video below to see an overview of the changes, and visit metra.com/2024FarePlan for more information. youtube.com/watch?v=dwt2_V…

Did you know a transfer tax increase was implemented in Los Angeles? Commercial development took a major hit, and the projected revenues have not materialized. We can't afford to make the same mistake in Chicago. #VoteNo on the transfer tax referendum! abc7.ws/4c9ZJUB

Educate others about Mayor Johnson’s Bring Chicago Home plan and make your voice heard tomorrow on Election Day. #VoteNo to the Transfer Tax Referendum located at the end of your ballot. bit.ly/3TlZqNU

The LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative marks a significant investment in Chicago's future, and we're honored to collaborate with the City on this project. Mayor Brandon Johnson revealed the four finalists for the affordable housing projects near LaSalle Street. bit.ly/3vxxkYa

Farzin Parang discusses with Crain's Chicago Business how the Assessor is attempting to increase values for downtown office buildings by an average of 28-65% since the pandemic, despite downtown building sales reflecting an average loss of value of 70%. bit.ly/4fmB14k

While Boston’s latest reassessment shows downtown office values down $450M, the Cook County Assessor still reflects a 28-65% increase for Chicago's downtown office buildings since the pandemic. bit.ly/3O4vZO1

New study confirms: Assessor Kaegi inaccurately over-assesses office (+ industrial & retail) in the city. Relief granted by the Board of Review greatly improved assessment accuracy in 2021. Further confirmation that our property tax system needs reform. bit.ly/4guMdfy

Sterling Burnett, property management apprentice at @SterlingBay, joined BOMA/Chicago's Rob Johnson at an event for Alderman Chris Taliaferro, Chairman of the Police and Fire Committee. Events like these provide a valuable opportunity to engage with leaders shaping our city.

Cook County’s unpredictable property tax system is placing a disproportionate burden on commercial properties and driving investors away. BOMA/Chicago’s Director of Government and External Affairs, Amy Masters, addressed these concerns in @TRDNY article: bit.ly/44gOQin

Working downtown on Fridays just got better. Support local vendors, connect with coworkers, and make the most of your lunch hour. hashtag#ReturnToOffice hashtag#ChiFoodTruckFest

Appreciate Commissioner Cardenas’s Crain's Chicago Business op-ed highlighting the real drivers of rising property taxes—like levy hikes and downtown’s ongoing challenges. Let’s focus on facts, not blame. bit.ly/3T3diwR

The Chicago Tribune highlights how Assessor Kaegi overlooks downtown’s struggles and the real drivers of rising property taxes—like CPS levy hikes adding $80M+ yearly. We need solutions, not division. bit.ly/43TnJYH