Mayor Touts Voter Support For Corporate Head Tax In 4 Wards, But Alders Still Not Convinced

On November 10, 2026, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cited strong support for a corporate tax in advisory votes across four wards, while three of the wards’ alderpeople reaffirmed their opposition to his proposed employer tax in a letter. The referendum was nonbinding, and the City Council’s support for Johnson’s 2027 budget remained uncertain.