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DeKalb CUSD 428 adopts 2025 tax levy after board debate over timing and reserves
Summary
After extended debate about levy size, reserve levels and timing, the DeKalb CUSD 428 Board approved the district—s recommended 2025 tax levy and related abatement and transfer resolutions; several members urged revisiting levy reductions in March when assessments and revenues are final.
The DeKalb CUSD 428 Board of Education approved the district—s 2025 tax levy during its Dec. 16 meeting after lengthy discussion of several levy options and the timing of any reductions.
Board members debated whether to adopt the previously discussed consensus option (option 3) or to lower the levy to option 2. Speaker 5 moved to consider option 2, saying it would provide relief to taxpayers and noting the district expects significant future revenues from an announced data center. Speaker 8, however, cautioned that cutting the levy further now would reduce the district—s reserve cushion and could lower the district—s state funding tier under Illinois—s…
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