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Chicago City Council Votes: 2007-2008

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Raise city property taxes by $83.4 million

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Pass $5.9 billion 2008 city budget

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Increase taxes and fees on liquor, bottled water, phone surcharge, DVD rental

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Increase city property transfer tax from $7.50 to $10 per $1,000 on sales

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Repeal ban on foie gras

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Absent

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Revise public art program to give city officials total discretion, eliminating formal procedures

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Create new city Office of Compliance to monitor ethics of city officials

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Appoint Jody Weis as police superintendent

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Abstain

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