We have urgent information about proposed Senate Bill 9, currently being considered in the Illinois legislature.  

• This bill contains an amendment that would impose a 6.25% service tax on all landscaping, snow removal services, and potentially other contracted building services.
• This encompasses all types of landscaping services - tree care, lawn care, maintenance, design-build, and snow removal.
• The increased tax on landscaping companies will likely be passed along to property owners and managers.
• It is estimated that this bill could result in increased costs of 3-5 cents per square foot of a commercial building. 

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED: BOMA/Suburban Chicago's Government Affairs Committee is actively working to oppose this legislation. As part of that effort, we are asking you to contact both your state senator and state representative and tell them you oppose the service tax on landscaping and snow removal services. If you do not know your state legislator, please look him/her up by zip code and address using the link below. 

CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR!

Below is a sample email text for your use...

Dear _____________,

I am a property owner/manager/facility manager of a commercial __________ building in the Chicago suburban area. Senate Bill 9 will be a huge detriment to my property's operating budget! I do not support this legislation and request that you vote against it.

Thank you,

________ (your name)

More information about Senate Bill 9

When your office has an open position, the search can be daunting. We can help! BOMA/Suburban Chicago wants to remind you of two opportunities we provide to help you find potential employees:

Resume Resource: We maintain current resumes of individuals interested in many types of positions, from property management to engineering.

Posting the Position: Send us a brief job description and your contact information. We will post the job opening on the BOMA/Suburban Chicago website for 30 days.

To submit your resume, visit our Career Center and download the Resume Release Form. Return the completed form, along with your resume, to the BOMA/Suburban Chicago office and rest assured that your information will remain confidential. You can also submit job descriptions or request resumes applicable to your job opening by contacting our office.

The next time a personnel search comes your way, reach out to BOMA/Suburban Chicago!