Who'll Keep Your Rent Down Now?

Interview with the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky on how County Assessor Houlihan orchestrated the homeowners' exemption to property taxes; the city's "drain argument" to justify tax-increment financing; and why city officials won't debate Ben on the radio. Length 9.4 minutes. (Michael Jasso audio courtesy of WBEZ-FM.)

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Article: "Who'll Keep Your Rent Down Now? " (Chicago Reader)