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Elgin council adopts 2026 budget, tax levy after split vote; one councilor dissents
Summary
The Elgin City Council adopted the 2026 budget and approved the tax levy on Dec. 17, 2025, with an 8-1 vote; Councilor Alfaro voted against raising property taxes and said she would oppose the related three-year financial plan and budget for transparency reasons.
Elgin City Council on Dec. 17 adopted the city’s 2026 budget and approved the tax levy after debate over a proposed property-tax increase. The measures passed by an 8-1 vote, with Councilor Alfaro the lone dissent.
Councilors moved to adopt the 2026 budget in lieu of a separate appropriation ordinance and then approved the levy and assessment of taxes for the fiscal year. Council documents presented at the meeting note the budget and the three-year financial plan incorporated a planned property-tax…
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