Rahm Emanuel looks for a last-minute tax hike in 911 cell fees

rahmBy Josh Peterson | Watchdog.org

CHICAGO — Rahm Emanuel is trying to make an offer city residents can’t refuse. The mayor wants to hike monthly taxes on cell phone users.

911 TAX: As the Illinois General Assembly approaches the end of its legislative session on May 31, Emanuel reportedly sent lobbyists to the state capital to ask to be able to raise a monthly tax on city cell phone users from $2.50 to almost $4 per month.
As the Illinois General Assembly approaches the end of its legislative session May 31, Emanuel reportedly sent lobbyists to the state capital to push to move that would raise a monthly tax on city cell phone users from $2.50 to almost $4.

The tax in question, the 911 fee, is set to expire July 1. The city took a major revenue hit after a so-called $2 per month employer “head tax” on businesses with more than 50 employees expired Dec. 31.

Rahm Emanuel looks for a last-minute tax hike in 911 cell fees