O'Fallon council advances annual levy on first reading after debate over taxpayer impact On Dec. 1 the O'Fallon City Council approved a first reading of the annual levy ordinance for fiscal year May 1, 2025–April 2026 after debate over how much the increase would cost homeowners; council member Todd Roach and two others voted no while finance staff said the final rate depends on county multipliers and EAV timing.

O'Fallon City Council's approval of a new property tax levy has sparked heated debate, with some members warning it could increase costs for homeowners by nearly $87.

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Mount Pleasant City Council debates library funding amid potential tax increase City discussions focus on funding the library without imposing additional taxes on residents.

Mount Pleasant residents are torn as the City Council debates a controversial tax increase to save their beloved library from budget cuts.

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Mark Schuler pitches Sculpin project proposal at Hennep community meeting Mark Schuler advocates for Sculpin project, emphasizing community benefits and road restoration.

Community voices are rising in DeKalb County as residents debate the proposed wheel tax and explore innovative solutions like Mark Schuler's Sculpin project to restore local roads without added costs.

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