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Commissioner urges campaign to shift property-tax share from District 91 to close Forest Park shortfall
Summary
Commissioner Nero proposed pursuing a community petition and legal review to reallocate a portion of property-tax revenue currently credited to District 91, estimating the village could gain millions annually; council asked legal staff for options and cautioned the change may require county or state steps.
Commissioner Nero outlined a plan for Forest Park to seek a reallocation of property-tax revenue now going to District 91, saying the village could realize roughly $2 million–$4 million a year without increasing property-tax rates.
"We have to rally together as a community," S2 said, urging a petition-driven process and legal review. He argued low enrollment in district schools and high per-student spending create an opportunity to change how the tax bill is allocated at the county level.
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