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Elgin council advances truth-in-taxation hearing as proposed 2026 levy would raise typical homeowner about $150 a year
Summary
The council voted to advance the proposed 2026 levy to a Truth in Taxation hearing after staff showed a 13.2% levy increase would raise an example Elgin homeowner’s city portion roughly $150 annually. Council set procedural dates and urged public input before final adoption.
The Elgin City Council on Nov. 19 voted to advance a proposed property-tax levy for tax year 2025 to a Truth in Taxation public hearing, setting a schedule that includes a Dec. 3 hearing and further budget deliberations before a final vote in mid-December.
Management analyst Gio Lungo presented a representative tax bill for an Elgin residence with an assessed value near…
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