Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for …

Edwards County Community Unit School District #1

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed tax levy increase for Edwards County Community Unit School District #1 for 2023 payable in 2024 will be held on November 20, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. at the West Salem Grade School Building – Science Room (105 E. School Street, West Salem, IL 62476).

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact David Cowger, Superintendent, 361 W. Main St. Suite 100, Albion, IL 62806 or by phone at (618) 445-2814.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2022 were $3,167,701

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2023 are $3,433,462. This represents an 8.4% increase over the previous year extension.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2022 were $299,962.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 are $299,972. This represents a .00003% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2022 were $3,467,663.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2022 are $3,733,424. This represents a 7.7% increase over the previous year extension.