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Kane County Board members turned down a plan to increase property taxes in 2024. They will balance the budget with savings for another year while beginning talks about creating a new sales tax.
Kane County Forest Preserve District commissioners have approved the maximum property tax levy increase allowed without asking voter permission. Since commissions also serve as county board members, it could be a preview of the property tax increase vote awaiting county board approval on Tuesday.
Though a gas tax hike now seems unlikely, the potential for a Kane County property tax hike is still alive heading into the final 2024 budget vote later this month. And a new county retail sales tax may follow.