Commentary: Sen. Harriss releases statement on FY26 budget, new $1.50 delivery fee
Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) released a joint statement on the state’s FY26 Budget and a new $1.50 delivery fee to fund Chicago Transit:
“Illinois families are already feeling the pinch, and this budget only makes things worse. It adds nearly a billion dollars in new taxes. Worst yet, another bill adds a $1.50 delivery service fee to fund Chicago Transit, without offering real relief to the people who need it most.
“Despite being the largest budget in state history, it passed with bipartisan opposition, a clear sign it doesn’t reflect the priorities of our communities.
“This is my third budget cycle, and every year, the process becomes less transparent. Lawmakers were given less than six hours to review a 3,300+ page budget before being expected to vote on it. That’s not responsible governing. Illinoisans deserve better. They deserve a fair, honest process, not backroom deals and rushed decisions.”
Harriss also has a petition circulating where constituents can add their name and say “no” to an online delivery tax.
“How many online orders do you place each week? Now imagine paying $1.50 more every time, just because Springfield wants to charge you more.
Groceries, essentials, gifts, takeout, it all adds up!
We’ve stopped this tax so far, but we need your help to stop it for good.”
Click here to follow the petition link.
Photo and delivery tax infographic courtesy Senator Harris’s office.
