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Cook County's Clerk is asking for a $129.7 million budget for FY2027, despite cutting 18 positions, as rising costs threaten essential court operations.

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Cook County clerk requests $129.7 million for FY2027, absorbs $11.1M in costs while trimming 18 positions
Clerk Spiroopoulos asked the Finance Committee to approve a $129.7 million FY2027 corporate fund budget — a 6.2% increase over FY2026 — saying most of the rise covers COLA, step increases, benefits and lost home‑rule tax credits even as the office reduces headcount by 18 FTEs.
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November 5, 2026 at 9:14 PM