DuPage County Jack T. Knuepfer Administration Building is located at 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton, Illinois. Naperville is spread among two counties: DuPage County where Wheaton is the county seat and Will County where Joliet is the county seat. (PN File Photo)
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Wheaton / The DuPage County Board on Tuesday unanimously approved its Fiscal Year 2025 budget, which includes a balanced, $636.6 million spending plan and keeps the property tax rate flat.
“This budget reflects my commitment to deliver high-quality services while making key investments that directly improve our residents’ quality of life,” said County Board Chair Deborah Conroy. “Those investments will improve public safety, they will benefit our seniors and disabled residents who rely on our Care Center, and help those who struggle to put food on the table or find mental health or substance use treatment. In 2025, we will deliver outstanding levels of service in a fiscally responsible, cost-efficient manner. This 2025 balanced spending plan keeps our levy flat with no increase in the DuPage County portion of the property tax for our residents. I’m gratified to see our initiatives move forward next year knowing we are serving those in need while maintaining and improving upon on the County’s strong financial position.”
The total proposed budget for DuPage County is $636.6 million, with a General Fund of $257.1 million. The General Fund is the County’s chief operating fund, covering most personnel and program operations. The proposed budget includes a $71 million property tax levy, which captures new construction in the County being added to the property tax rolls. The DuPage County property tax rate remains flat, comprising just two percent of the average DuPage County homeowner’s property tax bill.
The FY 2025 proposed budget includes $151.9 million for capital, which includes funds to repair water and sewer lines, renovate the DuPage Care Center, complete the Animal Services expansion, and complete other stormwater and transportation projects. The FY2025 budget also includes:
- Increased funding for public safety, including the Sheriff’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, and Public Defender
- $500,000 to assist in the fight against food insecurity
- $350,000 for the DuPage Council on Strengthening the System, providing funding for community initiatives for mental health and substance use care treatment and counseling at a grassroots level
- Doubling the number of attorneys in the 18th Judicial Circuit Court to handle Shelter Care hearings on cases involving charges of child abuse and neglect
The 2025 Fiscal Year begins on Dec. 1. To learn more about the FY2025 budget, please visit www.dupagecounty.gov/finance.
Related News / Board Announces 12-Week Paid Parental Leave Policy
Wheaton / DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy and the County Board announced the approval of a new policy to provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
All full-time and part-time employees who have worked for the County for at least one year will be eligible to take leave to care for a newborn child or for adoption of a child younger than 18.
“Providing this benefit to our County employees is an important step in supporting the well-being of our workforce,” Conroy said. “This policy will allow new parents to take the time they need to bond with their child without financial stress. We’re investing in our staff’s personal and professional success and ensuring that DuPage County can attract and retain great employees.”
News released by Evan Shields, Public Information Officer, DuPage County Board.
