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Wilmette’s proposed FY 2026 operating budget is balanced, uses reserve drawdowns to support infrastructure investment, and calls for a 3.84% property tax levy increase plus a $50 stormwater fee increase.
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Village staff presented the proposed FY 2026 budget and said it keeps operating funds balanced while preserving or improving current service levels. The plan uses savings reserves to help pay for major infrastructure work, including alley reconstruction, lead service line replacement, and water main repairs. For residents, the proposal would mean a higher property tax levy, a $50 increase in the stormwater fee, and no increase to water or sewer rates.
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