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La Grange board approves 4.5% property tax levy after debate over leaving ‘money on the table’
Summary
After trustees debated whether to take the full allowable levy, the Village of La Grange approved a proposed 2023 annual tax levy at a 4.5% increase exclusive of debt service; the La Grange Public Library said the board’s choice leaves funding on the table.
The Village of La Grange Board of Trustees voted to approve the 2023 annual tax levy at 4.5% over the prior year’s extension, rather than adopting the maximum permitted amount.
The vote followed a request to remove the levy ordinance from the consent agenda for separate discussion. Trustee Augustine and Trustee Thompson warned that routinely taking less than the full levy could leave the village short of funds for future capital needs including flood…
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