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4.32 percent tax increase proposed

4.32 percent tax increase proposed

By Ryan Ocasio | November 16, 2014

Mike Peddle, Finance Advisory Committee chairman, speaks about the 2014 tax levy and the status of DeKalb’s finances during the City Council and Finance Advisory Committee meeting Thursday at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St. The City Council proposed a 4.32 percent tax increase at the meeting. Aldermen will review the proposed increase at the Dec. 8 City Council meeting.

Council wants more time for 2015 budget

By Keisha Howerth | February 25, 2014

City Council has decided the dates on which it will discuss the city’s budget, but it will change next year’s budget workshop schedule because it conflicts with NIU graduation.City Council discussed the current calendar year for the fiscal year budget...

To build or not to build: DeKalb City Council holds joint meeting to discuss police department expansion

By Jason Pfrommer | June 28, 2011

The DeKalb City Council and the Finance Advisory Committee held a special joint meeting Monday at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St., to discuss the financing options available for the construction of a new police station. Members of the...