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Lemont holds Truth in Taxation hearing on proposed $5.002 million levy; residents press for financial details
Summary
At a Nov. village board meeting, Lemont held a Truth in Taxation public hearing on a proposed 2025 property tax levy of $5,002,087 (a 6.75% increase from 2024). Finance staff said the increase reflects a 2.9% tax cap plus about 3.9% new growth; residents asked for clearer, liquid-balance figures and local representation at follow-up forums.
Lemont opened a Truth in Taxation public hearing during its regular board meeting to review the village’s proposed 2025 property tax levy of $5,002,087. Darshana, a village finance staff member, told the board the amount is roughly 6.75% higher than the 2024 levy and reflects a 2.9% tax-cap component plus about 3.9% attributable to new growth.
The board and staff walked through how the levy is calculated. Darshana said the village uses the lower of 5% or the consumer-price index for…
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