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Lincoln Heights opens public hearing on 2026 appropriations; council questions restricted funds and proposed pay ranges
Summary
At a March 30 public hearing council reviewed the village—udget presentation and permanent appropriations for 2026 (general fund presented as $2,552,845). Councilors pressed staff on restricted grants (opioid and indigent drivers funds), asked for committee review, and raised concerns about proposed pay ranges and the March 31 deadline to adopt appropriations.
The Village of Lincoln Heights on March 30 held a public hearing on the 2026 permanent appropriation ordinance after a presentation from Finance Director John Key. The administration presented fund-by-fund allocations and carried-over resources, and council members requested additional committee review on restricted funds and proposed pay adjustments.
John Key said the 2026 budget process began in April 2025 and explained that the tax budget and temporary appropriations cover early-year needs until the county issues a certificate of estimated resources. "The 2026 budget process started back in April of 2025," he told council before reviewing departmental and fund-level amounts.
Staff presented the general fund total…
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