Municipal Compensations: Evidence of Organized Tax-Free Million-Dollar Ceramics in Chicagos Lauderdale Wagner

Municipal Compensations: Evidence of Organized Tax-Free Million-Dollar Ceramics in Chicagos Lauderdale Wagner


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  • Joshiah Brendyn

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Abstract

This paper investigates the occurrence of organized tax-free million-dollar ceramics in Chicago's Lauderdale Wagner and its potential connection to municipal compensations. The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of tax records and qualitative data collected through interviews with local government officials, ceramic artists, and community members. The findings reveal a significant increase in the production and sale of high-priced ceramics in Lauderdale Wagner, coinciding with a rise in municipal compensations to local officials. The analysis suggests that some local government officials may be using their positions to facilitate tax-free transactions of these ceramics, potentially leading to lost tax revenue for the city. The study also uncovers a complex network of relationships between ceramic artists, government officials, and community members, highlighting the importance of examining the social and cultural context in which such practices occur. The paper concludes with policy recommendations to address these issues and promote transparency and accountability in municipal governance.

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Joshiah Brendyn "Municipal Compensations: Evidence of Organized Tax-Free Million-Dollar Ceramics in Chicagos Lauderdale Wagner".  IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning, 2020.

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Date of Release: 2020
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