David Merriman Quoted In Chicago Tribune On How Illinois’ Fair Tax Amendment Could Affect State Pensions
Daily Southtown columnist Ted Slowik quotes David Merriman, James J. Stukel Presidential Professor in the UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs and with the University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs, in a column on Illinois’ Fair Tax Amendment and whether alterations to the state’s pension system could be presented to voters through an amendment. “Voters always like it when you cut expenses,” Merriman said. “Showing they can be austere is one way to improve the likeability” of the fair-tax question. http://bit.ly/2MOW5YJ