News & Commentary

News

Local Flood Relief Assistance

Commissioner Peraica offers his gratitude to Cook County and local municipal officials in the 16th District for their efforts in addressing the massive flooding which occurred over the past weekend (July 23 and 24, 2010).

Analysis

VIDEO: Cook County Update — Health Budget

Watch this video, in which Commissioner Peraica provides his Cook County Board update, specifically addressing the proposed budget for the county health bureau.

Issues

Transparency

Peraica: County Needs Audit of Employee Job Descriptions

The Chicago Current’s Alex Parker writes this story about the questionable job titles that exist for many county employees. Commissioner Peraica has called for an audit of county employee job titles.

Budget

Peraica Statement on Health Budget

CHICAGO, IL — Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica (R-16) issued the following statement regarding the recent health bureau budget for Cook County, which will be the main topic at today’s Cook County Board meeting:

Taxes

VIDEO: Update on the Cook County Sales Tax

In this video, Commissioner Peraica provides an update on his efforts to fully repeal the Cook County Stroger Sales Tax Increase: