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Belvidere council opts not to reinstate local 1% grocery tax
Belvidere City Council Committee of the Whole · July 17, 2025
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Summary
Following a discussion of fiscal tradeoffs and household impacts, the council voted to decline reinstating the state‑option 1% grocery tax; the mayor said she was "inclined not to reinstate this tax," and the motion to keep it off the books passed by voice vote.
Mayor opened discussion on whether Belvidere should reinstate a 1% local grocery tax after the State of Illinois eliminated it statewide but allowed local options. The mayor said she was "inclined not to reinstate this tax," citing equity concerns and…
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