McHenry County board approves emergency appropriations amid budget concerns The county board approved emergency appropriations including item 13d after members raised concerns about roughly $4.375 million in over-budget expenditures and ongoing efforts to improve expenditure tracking.

The McHenry County Board's recent approval of emergency appropriations raises serious questions about budget management as they face a staggering $4.375 million overage.

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McHenry County board approves budget using CPI plus new growth after marathon levy debate After more than two hours of procedural votes and repeated motions to reconsider, the McHenry County Board approved a 2026 budget levy based on CPI plus new growth rather than the higher “look back” proposal; board members split sharply over fiscal reserves, the impact on taxpayers and the county’s long-term stability.

After a heated debate, the McHenry County Board has officially adopted a budget using CPI plus new growth, sparking concerns about taxpayer commitments and future fiscal stability.

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