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Westmont board approves 1% non‑home‑rule sales tax to fund capital projects
Summary
The Westmont Village Board voted to raise the village's non‑home‑rule sales tax from 0.5% to 1% effective July 1, 2025, directing receipts for capital and infrastructure needs including potential fire station costs and public-works projects.
The Westmont Village Board on March 20 approved an ordinance to raise the village's non‑home‑rule sales tax from 0.5% to 1%, effective July 1, 2025.
Finance Director Aultich said the village estimates the increase will generate "a little more than $1,000,000 every 6 months" and that state law requires receipts from the tax to be used for capital and related infrastructure needs.
The tax…
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