City of Salem City Council met Jan. 6

Jan 7, 2025

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City of Salem City Council met Jan. 6.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

I. Call to Order

II. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Presentation of Petitions/Public Comments

IV. Mayor’s Report and Presentations

V. City Council Action

1. Consent Agenda

(a) Approval of Minutes from the December 16, 2024 Council Meeting

2. Swearing in of Tyler Rose as City of Salem, Deputy Chief of Police

3. Discussion about the July 4th Celebration in Bryan Memorial Park

4. Request approval of proposal from TOP Electric on upgrade to City Hall building

5. Accept donation of building at 109 S. Broadway

6. Request approval of amendment to Sec. 2-135 of the City Code of Ordinance

VI. City Manager and Department Head Reports

VII. City Council Members Reports

VIII. Motion to Adjourn

https://www.salemil.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif1161/f/agendas/agenda_01-06-2025.pdf

Ann Gillespie, Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance

Government

Pana property taxpayers paid $181 per household for local pensions in FY 2024

Pana local police and fire pensions cost $181 in property taxes per household in 2024, the 47th lowest in Illinois.

David Harris Director the Illinois Department of Revenue

Government

Illinois Department of Revenue announces final multiplier for Montgomery County for 2025 taxes

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set Montgomery County’s final property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000 for taxes payable in 2026. Officials say this ensures fairness among taxpayers across county lines without directly impacting overall tax bills.