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Villa Park trustees ask staff to find $2 million in 2026 budget cuts amid $13M shortfall
Summary
Facing an estimated $13 million multi‑fund deficit, the Villa Park Board voted to direct the village manager, finance director and department heads to identify $2 million in cuts and provide monthly progress updates while staff continues audits and longer-range budgeting work.
The Village of Villa Park on March 23 directed staff to search for $2 million in reductions to the village’s 2026 budget as trustees grappled with a roughly $13 million shortfall across funds.
Trustee O’Fano moved—and the board approved after amendment—that the village manager, finance director and department heads revisit the amended 2026 budget, make necessary revisions to reduce the deficit by $2,000,000, and provide monthly updates to the board on progress.
Finance Director Mica told trustees the village…
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