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Board reduces Community Mental Health Board levy request to $10 million; final estimate approved
Summary
After debate about accountability and program outcomes, the Will County Board amended and approved the Community Mental Health Board estimated annual aggregate levy at $10 million (down from a requested $12 million). Advocates and some board members supported additional funding citing rising needs; others pressed for oversight and reports.
The Will County Board on Oct. 16 amended a proposed Community Mental Health Board ("708 board") estimate and approved an estimated aggregate levy of $10,000,000 for the upcoming levy year.
The 708 board had requested $12 million in its estimate. County Board Member O'Gala moved an amendment to reduce the requested amount first to $8 million, then—after discussion—moved and accepted a compromise amendment to $10 million. The amended figure was adopted on roll call.
Why it matters: The 708 board distributes county mental-health levy proceeds to local behavioral-health providers and programs. Supporters at the meeting, including service providers…
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