Skokie may raise property taxes for first time since 1990

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After the village of Skokie was able to keep its property tax levy flat for 35 years, Village Manager John Lockerby announced at the Nov. 17 Board of Trustees meeting that the village will need to raise its property tax levy for the first time since 1990.

In his presentation to the Board, Lockerby said the costs to provide village services have increased or outpaced inflation. The proposed 4.8% property tax increase on the village’s portion of a property tax bill will mean a $21.34 increase for the average resident, and a $57.56 and $137.35 increase for commercial and industrial property owners, according to village documents .

The board did not make a binding vote to raise property taxes at its meeting, but voted to allow the village’s adm