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Evanston council overrides mayoral veto to continue 1% grocery tax
5881931 · September 30, 2025
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Summary
The City Council voted 8-0 to override Mayor Biss’s veto and continue a 1% local grocery tax (ordinance 39‑O‑25). Supporters said the levy spreads costs and exempts SNAP purchases; opponents had preferred other revenue tools.
The Evanston City Council voted 8-0 to override Mayor Biss’s veto and keep a 1% local grocery tax in place, adopting ordinance 39‑O‑25 after a short debate in which supporters emphasized the tax is longstanding and protects low-income residents.
Council member Nussma summarized proponents’ arguments, noting…
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