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Stone Park committee reviews ordinance to restore local grocery tax authority ahead of new store
Summary
Trustees reviewed Ordinance 25-11 to amend Section 35 of the Stone Park code so the village can impose a 1% grocery tax as a home-rule municipality after the governor removed the state authorization; no vote was recorded at the committee meeting.
Trustee Marco A. Gutierrez reviewed Ordinance 25-11 on June 10, saying the measure would amend Section 35 of Stone Park’s code to allow the village to replace a 1% grocery tax once a grocery store opens in town.
Attorney Sam Tornatore explained the context: "The Governor removed the Grocery Tax that allowed Illinois Municipalities to impose a 1% tax on groceries." Tornatore said the ordinance would restore the village’s authority under home-rule powers.
The proposal was presented for Board consideration; Trustee Gutierrez said he would seek approval at the board meeting. The committee discussion did not include a recorded vote or details about projected revenue, exemptions, or implementation timelines.
The item will return to the Board for formal action; the committee minutes record that trustees were asked to be prepared to consider the ordinance at the next board meeting.
