The Chicago City Council approved the 2026 budget and service provider agreement for Special Service Area #8, the Greater Lakeview East district. The ordinance authorizes a tax levy of $1,036,710 for the 2025 tax year to fund various services and programs in 2026. The Lake View East Chamber of Commerce is designated as the service provider, responsible for administering programs including customer attraction, public way aesthetics, business development, and public safety initiatives within the SSA's boundaries. The total budget from all sources for 2026 is projected to be $1,180,610. The measure was passed by the City Council on November 14, 2025.