Protecting Taxpayers from Privatization Deals
Chicago’s City Council privatized the city’s parking meter system resulting in poor service, skyrocketing rates and the loss of as much as $1 billion in taxpayer revenue.
Illinois PIRG held a 'bake sale' at City Hall to make up for this lost revenue. We didn't raise $1 billion, but we raised awareness to prevent half-baked budget gimmicks in the future.
