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McHenry council adopts 2025-26 budget after 5-2 vote; grocery tax and project costs draw objections
Summary
The City of McHenry approved its fiscal year 2025-26 budget on April 22, 2025, after council debate over proposed grocery sales tax increases and line items for development projects. The motion passed 5-2.
The City of McHenry City Council adopted the fiscal year 2025-26 budget on April 22, 2025, after a 5-2 roll-call vote. Alderman Vic Santee moved to approve the budget; Alderman Frank McClatchy seconded. The clerk recorded votes of Santee, McClatchy, Davis, Cook and Miller in favor, and Glab and Bassi opposed.
Council members raised specific concerns during the public hearing and council discussion before the vote. Alderman Grama said she could not support the budget because she questioned why some economic initiatives and certain dollar…
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