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Lake County’s $676.6 million 2026 budget was approved Tuesday despite a split vote, and thanks to its “conservative approach,” tax increases will be in the single digits for most residents, according to county Financial and Administrative Committee Chair Paul Frank.

Despite the tax levy increasing by nearly $3.6 million from last year, the owner of a $330,000 home will see an increase of less than $9 on the Lake County portion of their tax property tax bill. While expenses are up 2.2% from last year, about $14.5 million, revenue is also up 3.7%, or about $23.3 million.

While staff and County Board members praised the budget — and highlighted how the county’s 2025 spending plan was recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association — th

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