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LaSalle County board adopts 2025–26 budget and levy after debate over pension levies and one-time funds
Summary
The LaSalle County Board adopted the 2025–26 budget and a $32.86 million tax levy Nov. 26 after debate over using accumulated IMRF and Social Security balances and one-time iFiber/ARP proceeds to limit levy increases. The vote on the budget was 18–5; the levy passed 21–2.
The LaSalle County Board adopted the county’s fiscal 2025–26 budget and its annual tax levy during a Nov. 26 meeting marked by heated discussion over pension funding and the use of one-time revenue.
Chairman Jensen presented the finance committee’s recommended budget, which totals $117,968,073 in appropriations and requests $32,855,629 in property tax revenue for 12/01/2025–11/30/2026. Committee members and other board members debated whether the county should draw down accumulated fund balances for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and Social Security obligations or maintain higher levies for long-term stability.
Several board…
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