City Manager Luke Stowe released a first draft of the proposed 2026 budget on Monday afternoon, which includes a major property tax hike, a flat water/sewer rate and a new fund dedicated to parks and recreation, all while still spending significantly from the city’s reserves to cover operating deficits in the city’s General Fund and […] City calls for major property tax increase in 2026 budget proposal is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth jo...
