Litchfield Park Board Approves 5% Tax Levy Increase
November 8, 2025//
Litchfield Park District Board Meeting | Nov. 5, 2025
Article Summary: The Litchfield Park District Board voted to increase its annual property tax levy by 5 percent following a review of the district’s financial needs for the upcoming fiscal year.
2025 Tax Levy Key Points:
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Levy Increase: The board approved a 5 percent increase in the tax levy compared to the previous year.
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Vote: The measure passed following a roll call vote.
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Timing: The decision was made for the 2025 tax year.
The Litchfield Park District Board on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, approved the district’s tax levy for the 2025 tax year, authorizing a 5 percent increase over the previous year’s amount.
Commissioner Brian Kulick led the financial discussion, stating that it was time to review the levy. He noted the 5 percent raise before the board moved to a vote. A roll call vote was taken, and the levy passed.
This financial decision sets the revenue framework for the district’s operations in the coming year.
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