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O'Fallon council advances annual levy ordinance amid debate over tax impact
Summary
Council approved first reading of an ordinance to set the city’s annual levy for the 2025–2026 fiscal period after debate about how the requested dollar amount could raise homeowners' property-tax bills; staff said the increase is tied to pension and public-safety obligations and the final rate will be set by county processes in spring.
The O'Fallon City Council approved on first reading an ordinance providing for the city’s annual levy for the fiscal period beginning January 2025 and ending April 2026, after a split discussion about its effect on homeowners.
Council Member Parchment moved to introduce the levy ordinance; it was seconded and carried on a roll-call vote. During discussion, Council Member Roach (speaking remotely) and Council Member Todd raised concerns that the dollar amount the city is seeking would translate into higher property-tax bills for…
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