1.  What steps are various local and city governments around the country taking to supplement the money they take in from taxes?

2.  Why are governments attempting to increase the amount of revenue they take in with these new methods?

3.  What reactions to the sale of advertising space on city property in Chicago are related in the article?

4.  How did Chicago city spokeswoman Kathleen Strand defend Mayor Rahm Emanuel's decision to allow the sale of advertising on city property?

5.  What alternative solutions proposed by residents (including a former mayor and a tour guide) for increasing revenue were mentioned in the article?

6.  In place of, or in addition to selling advertising space on city property, should governments consider: cutting services, increasing taxes, or reducing the number of government employees (or the amount of their salaries and pensions)?  Explain your answer.

7.  If you think raising money for local governments by selling ad space on city (including public school) property is a good way to increase revenue, should anything be off limits? (e.g.  ads on police uniforms, police cars, fire trucks, or at city council meetings, or on the mayor's suit jacket, etc.)  Explain your answer.
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If you think raising money for local governments by selling ad space on city (including public school) property is a bad way to increase revenue, would very limited ad sales with strict regulations be ok?  (e.g.  on local government websites)  Explain your answer.