Village Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Levy Increase

Curious about the new proposed tax levy?

Tonight is your chance to voice your opinion and learn more about the 2011 property tax levy that would increase by 1.5 percent.

The Village's newly appointed Finance Director Kevin Wachtel will present more information to residents at tonight's 8 p.m. village board meeting in the

Interim Finance Director Larry Noller presented a brief summary on the proposed increase at an October meeting. Noller explained that for a $500,000 home the homeowner could expect to pay about $720 per year, instead of the current $709 on just village taxes.

Noller told trustees at the October meeting that the increase is needed to help fund pensions, general expenses and the . 

Tonight, trustees will listen in as residents raise questions or concerns before the final vote on Monday, Nov. 28.