CLB Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

In this episode, we’re diving into Tax Increment Financing (TIF) — a tool cities use for economic development that sounds helpful… but often hides how your tax dollars are really being used. Is it helping revitalize neighborhoods, or is it corporate welfare disguised as growth?

We’ll break down:

What TIF is and how it works

Who really benefits from TIF projects

The impact on schools, infrastructure, and public services

Why accountability and transparency matter more than ever