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Oak Park outlines partial Headley-override renewal expected to raise about $800,000
Summary
City manager said Proposal 2026‑02 is a partial Headley-override renewal (under 1 mill) that will produce roughly $800,000 its first year and provide direct operational funding to police, fire and EMS. The proposal was described as distinct from retirement funding and set for a 10‑year term.
City manager and staff explained Proposal 2026‑02 as a partial Headley-override renewal that will fund public-safety operations and is subject to the Headley rollback in its first year, producing an estimated $800,000. He said the Headley measure is different from the Public Act 345 renewal because it directs funds into operational uses and carries a 10‑year life cycle under the city's plan.
Officials cautioned both levies are important for the department’s ability to operate. “This one is actually subject to the Headley rollback…so it’s gonna produce somewhere around 800,000, give or take, in revenue,” the city manager said. Residents asked about priorities and the staff answered questions about vehicle and apparatus replacement, training and staffing levels.
