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Villa Park trustees delay 2026 budget after questions on staffing and deficits
Summary
Trustees debated the proposed 2026 budget and detailed public‑safety staffing shortfalls before voting to table the ordinance for further information; finance staff said the village faces multi‑fund deficit spending and pledged a five‑year plan in early 2026.
The Village of Villa Park board on Dec. 8 delayed action on the proposed 2026 budget after trustees pressed staff for clearer organizational charts, staff counts and public‑safety staffing plans.
Finance Director Susie Micah told trustees the village anticipates roughly $71.7 million in total revenues across all funds and about $85 million in expenses in 2026, a gap of approximately $13.3 million. Micah said the general fund portion of that plan showed about $29.1 million in revenues and $34.2 million in expenses — a roughly $5.1 million general‑fund shortfall. She said some…
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