After Mayor Johnson's proposed budget that included a $21 per employee corporate head tax was rejected, Alders began crafting their own plan. The alternate plan took out the corporate head tax, replacing it with items like an increased garbage fee, with an exemption for seniors, and an increased liquor tax at liquor stores. The mayor's administration said increasing the garbage collection fee from $9.50 to $18 per month would represent a 90 percent increase in a year, which would be a financial hardship for families. The budget plan needs to be approved by the mayor and at least 26 of the 50 alders by the end of the year. #chicago #mayor #politics