How it might work in one community
Explanation
- Local taxpayers will pay a .004 increase in property taxes. This money will go directly into the North River fund.
- Data obtained from the Cook County Assessor and Clerk's Office show that the .004 increase would raise $548,000 annually.
- The $548,000 will be the budget for the Expanded North River Mental Health Center. It will be managed by the Neighborhood Governing Commission..
- Coalition Mental Health Professionals estimate that the budget could support an increase in staff of 23 people through a mixture of professional staff, interns, and senior clinicians.
- The local governing commission, responding to the local needs and desire of the community, would determine the programs and services to be provided. Only local community members would receive free service.