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Council grants first reading to 2025 tax levy; proposed 4.51% increase overall
Lake Forest City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary
Finance Director Katie Skibbe presented the 2025 property tax levy for first reading: an overall proposed increase of 4.51%, general operating levy up 2%, EAV up 8.1% (tax rate from 1.50 to 1.44), and an estimated $164.88 annual tax increase for a $1,000,000 home; council approved first reading 7–0.
Finance Director Katie Skibbe presented the city’s proposed 2025 property tax levy at the Nov. 17 council meeting and the council granted first reading by roll call.
Skibbe said the proposed overall levy increase is 4.51% over last year, with…
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