Advisory Question Regarding Millionaires Surcharge
Unofficial result: Passed
Source: results.chicagoelections.gov
Chicago Public School District 299, Illinois
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
This is a nonbinding question asking whether money from a tax surcharge on millionaires should go to Illinois public schools. A yes vote creates no tax; it only tells lawmakers what voters want.
Proposed by: Chicago Board of Education (Resolution 26-0813-RS1, Aug. 13, 2026)
The board that runs Chicago Public Schools. On Aug. 13, 2026 it voted to ask voters this advice-only question. Illinois law lets a school board do this by majority vote.
Source: cpsboe.org
A YES vote means
You support using money from a tax surcharge on millionaires for public schools. Nothing changes by itself.
A NO vote means
You oppose that idea. Nothing changes by itself.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.