| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 19, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 19, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/2026/01/19/chicago-parking-meters-up-for-sale-johnson-buy-back |
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Nearly two decades after a $1.15 billion deal privatized Chicago’s parking
meters, a window has opened to seize the valuable asset back from private
investors.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is at least exploring the idea. But the
mere discussion of the multi-billion acquisition raises more...