City Council is scheduled to vote on the city’s fiscal year 2024 proposed budget on Nov. 27. Since the budget was published online Oct. 6, councilmembers and residents have raised concerns about various areas of the budget during discussions, town halls and public hearings. The proposed budget totals over $449 million, an increase of $51.8.
The City of Evanston has released its proposed 2024 Budget, totaling $449,008,728 — a $51.8 million increase from the city’s 2023 budget, according to a Wednesday press release. The city made adjustments in revenues due to inflation, including a 7.8% increase in the new property tax levy for the city and for the Evanston Public.