# Submission of public question by referendum to voters at February 23, 2027 consolidated primary election on whether City shall impose 3% surcharge on individuals earning more than $1 Million annually to fund public schools and community safety initiatives

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- Record number: **R2026-0027309**
- Type: Resolution; category: City Council
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- Submitted Date: Jul 16, 2026
- Introduction Date: Jul 15, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=56666D90-2281-F111-AB0E-001DD8015587)

## Timeline

- Jul 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [R2026-0027309 Resolution.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7ac9410c-0366-4a53-af80-d04497781318.pdf) (Legislation)
- [R2026-0027309 Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2954d862-feaa-4535-b913-da0b4be1bb9a.pdf) (Miscellaneous)

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