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County staff told committee to present full 2.9% levy cap on next estimate; board to decide in November
5728328 · August 28, 2025
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Summary
County administration recommended presenting an estimated tax levy using the full 2.9% allowable increase under the property tax extension limitation law; committee members gave direction to proceed for transparency while staff will balance FY26 using half that amount per board policy.
Patrice Sutton, Lake County administrator, told the Financial Administrative Committee on Aug. 28 that state law requires the county to pass an estimated tax levy in September and that the county may present an estimate at the full PTELL cap of 2.9 percent. Sutton…
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