Rahm Emanuel warns non-profits not immune for financial sacrifice

[marmar]

from the Chicago Sun Times:




The arts are the heartbeat of Chicago, but they cannot be immune from financial sacrifice, Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday, signaling tough times are in store for nonprofits to help solve the city’s financial crisis.

Emanuel campaigned on a promise to turn off the free water spigot to hospitals, churches, universities and other nonprofits, a practice that one alderman estimated is costing the city $300 million a year. But the call for shared sacrifice may not stop there.

During a discussion at the Goodman Theatre on Wednesday about the importance of the arts, Emanuel was asked whether he would follow the lead of other struggling big cities by forcing nonprofits to pay property taxes.

“Why don’t you just get back to throwing things at me,’’ Emanuel said. “Is there a multiple choice on that one? Is there another question? You really want an answer? I’m gonna look more into it. I’ll give you an answer, but I want you to know something. If you think this is a change-free zone because what we do is so important to the human soul, then obviously I haven’t been clear.’’ .............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.suntimes.com/news/5055664-421/rahm-emanuel-warns-non-profits-not-immune-for-financial-sacrifice.html

[DCKit]

1. His epitaph/epithet: NOT a Humanitarian

[hobbit709]

2. Nobody gets free water in Austin.

My wife worked for a nonprofit for over 30 years-they had water and other utility bills.

[trud]

3. Glad he's not mayor of my city.

He and Obama, made for each other.

[Historic NY]

4. Nothing is for free, someone has to pay for it.