The Illinois Municipal League is warning that eliminating the 1% grocery tax as Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed will cost local taxpayer-funded cities hundreds of millions a year.
The next budget year begins July 1. Wednesday’s release of the governor’s proposed budget keeps the Local Government Distributive Fund flat, something Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole contends keeps cities from getting their share of state income taxes. They advocate for the full 10% rate to be restored.
Cole said a major element of the governor’s proposal of eliminating the 1% grocery tax will be entirely on the backs of local governments.
If cities lose out on such funds, or don’t get their share of LGDF, Cole said local taxpayers may be asked to pay higher local taxes to continue vital city services.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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