(Chicago, IL) — Chicago Mayor Emanuel is calling for a 20 to 30 cents-a-gallon increase in the state’s gas tax. Speaking yesterday at Chicago City Hall alongside a group of suburban leaders, Emanuel said the extra funding is needed to pay for much needed mass transit and road improvements around the state.
The mayor argued that 24 other states have raised their gas tax since 2012. Illinois hasn’t had an increase since 1990. But, Illinois’ Gas Tax is already the 10th highest in the nation at 34 cents per gallon.
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Colin McIntyre/jb IL)
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