Why can’t the Village use funds raised from the Library tax increase?

It’s important to remember that the Village, the Library, and the Park District are completely separate entities, with separate boards, and separate budgets. Similar to separate businesses, the Village does not control, and does not have access to, the revenues owned by a separate agency.

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1. Are my property taxes going up this year?
2. Why does the Village need to increase its portion of the property tax levy?
3. Why can’t the Village operate within its means like my family?
4. Why can’t the Village use funds raised from the Library tax increase?
5. Why are my property taxes so high and where do they go?
6. What can I do if I feel my property is assessed too high?
7. Where can I find more information or provide my feedback?
8. You said that increases are required due to unfunded State mandates. What are those mandates?