Jul 29, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardCook County Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission Minutes
The meeting included an overview of quarterly updates concerning the exploration of strategies to increase General Fund revenues and plans for allocating ARPA reserve funds. A detailed analysis of the County's sales tax was presented, focusing on the impact of recent State-level legislation on receipts and forecasts. Additionally, the commission discussed preliminary recommendations aimed at sustaining ARPA programs long-term, evaluating methods for modifying existing taxes, and establishing protocols for assessing new revenue sources to address structural deficits.