Proposed crime lab levy reduction in 2027 tax budget
Lake County
Summary
The county's 2027 tax budget trims the property tax millage that funds the Crime Lab — not because of cuts, but because good management means less needs to be collected. Commissioners stressed services won't weaken and the millage is reviewed annually.
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Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
A modest reduction in the property tax collected for the Crime Lab levy.
County property taxpayers, who will pay slightly less toward the Crime Lab levy.
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Board of Commissioners — July 9, 2026
The county's 2027 tax budget trims the property tax millage that funds the Crime Lab — not because of cuts, but because good management means less needs to be collected. Commissioners stressed services won't weaken and the millage is reviewed annually.
Board of Commissioners - Budget Hearing — June 25, 2026
In the 2027 tax budget hearing, commissioners discussed cutting the crime lab levy from 0.7 to 0.6 mills — the first cut of its kind they say reflects strong fiscal stewardship. Formal adoption comes July 9, and the rate could be raised back if needed.
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