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Office of Public Safety Administration – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Chicago Fire Department – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Office of Emergency Management and Communications – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Chicago Police Department – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

The Chicago Police Department is by far the largest city department, in terms of both headcount and budgeted appropriations.
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Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Department of Housing – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Chicago Public Library – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

From 2011-2025, MOPD’s budget increased at an average annual rate of 14.5% (inflation-adjusted 11.4%), driven in large part by a recent surge of pandemic relief funds. The citywide average rate for ...
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Chicago Department of Public Health – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

*Historical comparisons are usually made from 2011-2025, however, in the case of CDPH, the pre-pandemic averages from 2011-2020 are presented for comparison. (The 2020 budget was set in late 2019, ...
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Chicago Commission on Human Relations – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

The Chicago Commission on Human Relations is the investigatory and enforcement agency for Chicago’s Human Rights and Fair Housing ordinances. The Commission also provides support for hate crime ...
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Department of Family and Support Services – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

The Department of Family and Support Services budget increased significantly under the Lightfoot administration, even before the infusion of federal funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Budget growth ...