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Bensenville board adopts 2026 budget, approves 2.9% levy and $2.18M police pension payment
Summary
The Village of Bensenville board adopted its 2026 budget and tax levy (effectively capped at 2.9% under PTELL), approved a $2,184,863 payment to the police pension fund and endorsed a $34.5M-plus capital improvement program. Officials said the budget reflects disciplined spending and grant support.
The Village of Bensenville Board of Trustees adopted the 2026 annual budget and a 2026 tax levy on Nov. 18, setting the levy request at $5,688,850 while noting the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) will limit the village’s increase to 2.9%. Finance Director Lisa said the totals were unchanged from the October workshop and described the budget as the product of staff-board collaboration.
"The 2026 annual budget reflects a result of careful planning and a strong collaboration between the board's leadership and village staff," Finance Director Lisa said. President DeSimone highlighted that a 2.9% levy equates to roughly a $20–$25 annual increase in the village portion of a household tax bill; he gave his personal calculation of a $22.93 increase as an example. The board approved the ordinance by roll call.
