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 In a time when public bodies seem to be raising tax
rates at unprecedented rates, Midwest Central Board of Education
voted to lower their tax rate by nearly 30 cents.
Board president, Mark Berg, commented “We’re doing exactly what we
said we’d do. We’ve stuck to a plan for two years and now it’s time
to reduce taxes.” His comment reflected the general consensus of the
rest of the board which voted unanimously to lower the rate.
The current tax rate is $5.23 and the 6th lowest rate between all
school districts in Tazewell and Mason counties. Midwest Central
residents reside in Forest City, Green Valley, Manito, and Topeka
and has homeowners in both Mason and Tazewell counties. The board
adopted the superintendent’s proposed rate of $4.95 for the 2017 tax
year.
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If all things stay the same in other districts, this will put
Midwest Central with the third lowest tax rate in Tazewell and Mason Counties.
Only Creve Coeur/East Peoria High and Havana school districts will have lower
rates.
Superintendent, Dr. Todd Hellrigel, stated, “Property owners will
be the beneficiaries of the strong commitment the board has made to be
financially responsible.” Hellrigel estimated the owner of a $100,000 property
will see a reduction of $81.00 per year and the owner of a $200,000 house will
see a reduction of $180.00 per year.
[Todd Hellrigel] |
