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Palos Park mayor touts fiscal health, infrastructure upgrades in 2025 State of the Village address
Summary
At the May 12 State of the Village address, Palos Park leaders highlighted a balanced proposed FY2026 budget, completed paving and water-main projects, rising building-permit activity, and recreation and police initiatives.
Mayor delivered the 2025 State of the Village address to residents on May 12, outlining fiscal results, infrastructure projects, and community initiatives for Palos Park.
The mayor said the village earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fifth consecutive year and that auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the annual financial report. The address cited a proposed villagewide spending plan for fiscal year 2026 of $13,200,000, with operating costs of $9,200,000. "For every dollar you pay in property taxes, only about 7¢ go to the village of Palos Park," the mayor said, noting the remainder goes to schools, Cook County and other taxing bodies.
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