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Office of Public Safety Administration – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Chicago Fire Department – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Office of Emergency Management and Communications – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Chicago Police Department – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

The Chicago Police Department is by far the largest city department, in terms of both headcount and budgeted appropriations.
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Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Chicago Public Library – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Department of Housing – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Department of Planning and Development – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

*Note: DPD’s size and mandate have changed multiple times since 2011, with the Department of Housing at times combined into DPD and at other times a standalone department. Because of the changing size ...