You would think that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel would have other far more pressing issues to occupy his time, than launching an attack on the Cigar Voters of Chicago.
This week, Mayor Emanuel will introduce to the Chicago City Council a proposal to increase the rate of taxation on cigars and other tobacco products in the city.
Specifically, the proposal calls for a 90-cent per cigar tax along with varying levels of taxation on other tobacco products. The goal of the program is to drive up the cost of cigars and other tobacco products in order to raise $6 million in revenue to pay for his special interest project.
Such a dramatic and unprecedented proposal will result in driving sales of cigars to surrounding jurisdictions, out of state, and through other avenues, that will provide no financial benefit to the city.
Take action now, and contact the Chicago City Council and encourage them to reject the Mayor's proposal on increasing the tax on tobacco products in the City of Chicago.
To fill out the petition against the proposal, please click here.
For contact information for the Chicago City Council, please click here.
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