Spring Grove Fire Protection District tax rate increase vote, 2009
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A Spring Grove Fire Protection District tax rate increase vote takes place on April 7, 2009 for voters in the Spring Grove Fire Protection District in Illinois.[1] The measure was approved by a slim margin of 10 votes according to election night results, with 769 votes in support to 759 against. [2]
Voters were asked to approve a tax rate increase of 9 cents. The referendum would cost the owner of a $300,000 home about $90 more a year.
The district would use the tax increase to:
- Reduce deficit spending.
- Maintain 24/7 staffing at current levels.
- Replace vehicles and equipment.
References
- ↑ Northwest Herald, "Our view: Referendums on the horizon", January 24, 2009
- ↑ Northwest Herald, "SG and ECC referenda pass, 3 others fail ", April 8, 2009
