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Chicago council approves $2.53B parking meter deal

Parking Meters LLC to sell the city's parking meter operation to New York-based Stonepeak for $2.53 billion, according to a report in The Center Square. Supporters said the payment and profit-sharing provisions would benefit taxpayers and help the city meet financial obligations.

Chicago council approves $2.53B parking meter deal

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Parking Meters LLC to sell the city's parking meter operation to New York-based Stonepeak for $2.53 billion, according to a report in The Center Square.

Supporters said the payment and profit-sharing provisions would benefit taxpayers and help the city meet financial obligations.

Alderman Jason Ervin questioned the deal, drawing parallels to the widely criticized 2008 parking meter agreement and arguing that officials were again rushing a decision.

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Parking Meters LLC to sell the city's parking meter operation to New York-based Stonepeak for $2.53 billion, according to a report in The Center Square. Supporters said the payment and profit-sharing provisions would benefit taxpayers and help the city meet financial obligations. Alderman Jason Ervin questioned the deal, drawing parallels to the widely criticized 2008 parking meter agreement and arguing that officials were again rushing a decision.

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  • Alderman Scott Waguespack, who opposed the original agreement, supported the revised terms ahead of a Sept.
  • Stonepeak also addressed a potential obstacle by confirming it had agreed to sell Omni Air, an investment with federal deportation flight contracts.
  • In a separate vote, council members approved requiring a three-fifths majority for new city debt issuance.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson did not say whether he would veto that measure.

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