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Finance committee recommends 0% levy increase, approves 2026 budget ordinance and authorizes multiyear nursing‑facility tax advance
Summary
Stephenson County’s Finance Committee on Nov. 7 recommended a 0% increase in the county’s 2026 property tax levy request, approved the 2026 appropriation ordinance, and authorized a multiyear property‑tax advance for the nursing facility, increasing the advance amount to $1,500,000 during committee debate.
Stephenson County’s Finance Committee on Nov. 7 recommended a 0% increase in the county’s 2026 property tax levy request to the full board, approved the annual appropriation (2026 budget) ordinance, and authorized a multiyear property‑tax advance for the county’s nursing facility with the committee increasing the proposed advance amount to $1,500,000 during debate.
During deliberations the committee approved projected revenue for 2026 (with the Veterans Assistance Commission/highway adjustments…
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