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The Fran Spielman Show: Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th)

The leader of the Socialist Caucus believes more corporate taxes are the answer for revenue.

By Sun-Times Staff Report

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th), chairman of the new Socialist Caucus, discussed a series of wide-ranging ideas Friday with City Hall reporter Fran Spielman at the Chicago Sun-Times office.

Among the many topics discussed were “democratizing ComEd,” introducing a commercial lease tax and a return to a corporate head tax that was removed by former Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

To watch more of “The Fran Spielman Show,” please visit our show page.

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