City of Chicago (proposed Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services Program Area) — Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services (Cook County)

What it does

Shall there be established, to serve the territory commonly described on this ballot or notice of this question, an Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services Program, to provide direct free mental health services for any resident of the territory who needs assistance in overcoming or coping with mental or emotional disorders, where such program will be funded through an increase of not more than .025% of the equalized assessed valuation of all properties within the boundaries of the territory?

A YES vote means

A Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services Program would be created to provide free mental health services to residents of the area, funded by a property tax of up to .025% of equalized assessed valuation in the area.

A NO vote means

The Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services Program would not be created.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Only on your ballot if you live in the proposed Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services Program Area.

Also on Cook County ballots

• Elk Grove Township — Mental Health Board
• Northfield Township — Prepackaged Meals for Food Pantry
• Northfield Township — Waste, Refuse and Recycling Services
• Northfield Township — Abolish Road District
• Orland Township — Citizen Initiatives
• Schaumburg Township — Abolish Road District
• Dolton Park District — Increase Limiting Rate
• Skokie Park District — Issue Bonds
• Hometown Fire Protection District — Increase Limiting Rate
• Palos Heights Fire Protection District — New Tax Rate
• City of Chicago (proposed Mid-Northside Expanded Mental Health Services Program Area) — Mid-Northside Expanded Mental Health Services
• City of Chicago (proposed Mid-Northside Expanded Mental Health Services Program Area) — 2027 Property Tax Extension - Mid-Northside Expanded Mental Health Services
• City of Chicago (proposed Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services Program Area) — 2027 Property Tax Extension - Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services

All Cook County races and measures →

Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Chicago (proposed Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services Program Area) mean?

A Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services Program would be created to provide free mental health services to residents of the area, funded by a property tax of up to .025% of equalized assessed valuation in the area.

What does a NO vote on City of Chicago (proposed Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services Program Area) mean?

The Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services Program would not be created.

How many votes does City of Chicago (proposed Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services Program Area) need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on City of Chicago (proposed Far Southwest Side Expanded Mental Health Services Program Area)?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.