Willie Wilson, Who Gave Away $1.2 Million in Free Gas, Calls Lightfoot's Gas Card Program ‘Political Stunt'
Originally, Lightfoot had proposed eliminating $.03 per gallon of tax from gas prices, but on Thursday she unveiled a new program that would offer free gas and public transit cards to Chicago area residents.
The “Chicago Moves” initiative would issue up to 50,000 pre-loaded gas cards worth $150 each, which would be distributed to residents through a lottery system."I know from talking to many residents that they are feeling the strain. There's no if's and's or but's about it. And many are unable to fill their tank as much as they normally would because their dollars just don't stretch that far.
Chicago residents age 18 and older, with a current and valid city sticker on their vehicles, and those with household incomes at or below 140% of the Area Median Income for the city, would be eligible for the cards.
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