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Waukegan adopts $292.24 million fiscal 2025–26 budget after brief public hearing and council questions
Summary
The City Council adopted the FY2025–26 budget and annual appropriation ordinance, approving a $292,238,800 appropriation after questions about public outreach, capital project timing, staffing and reserves.
The Waukegan City Council adopted its fiscal year 2025–26 budget on June 2, approving a $292,238,800 appropriation for the period May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
Councilors debated the budget’s timeline and level of public engagement before the vote. Alderman Florian noted the packet was delivered late in the week and that the council had only days to review material and hold the statutorily required public hearing, which took place the prior Wednesday; she said there was insufficient time for ward‑level town halls. Alderman Turner and others pressed for clarity on staffing changes, capital spending and how large multi‑year capital projects will be carried forward.
Key votes and motions A motion to approve the fiscal-year…
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