Kane Board Seeks MORE TAXES for Kane Taxpayers WEDNESDAY
kane citizens need to voice their concerns wednesday to avoid more burdensome taxes

Kane County Board to Weigh New Tax Proposals Amid Public Backlash
Kane County, IL — October 20, 2025
Just months after voters overwhelmingly rejected a $50 million sales tax referendum, the Kane County Board is preparing to consider a fresh round of tax proposals that critics say defy the will of the electorate.
A Special Executive Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22 at 1:00 PM at the Kane County Government Center, where board members will deliberate on several controversial fiscal measures. Among the proposals are:
- An increase in the motor fuel tax
- A newly introduced grocery retailer’s occupation tax
- Expanded budget allocations for the State’s Attorney and judiciary
- Salary hikes for elected officials, including the County Auditor, Circuit Clerk, Coroner, Recorder, Board Chair, and Board Members
Notably absent from the agenda is any discussion of budget cuts, despite Kane County’s ranking as the second-highest taxed county in the nation, according to ATTOM Data Solutions.
The proposed salary increases, which would start at over $109,000 annually and rise each year, have sparked outrage among residents who argue that the county should be tightening its belt—not expanding it. Critics accuse Board Chair Corinne Pierog of prioritizing political allies and union donors over fiscal discipline.
“This is a moment of reckoning for Kane County taxpayers,” said one local advocate. “We’ve already said no to higher taxes. Now they’re coming back with more, and we need to show up and speak out." "Why haven't they made any cuts? This is their solution, more taxes?" says another resident.
Community members are being urged to attend Wednesday’s meeting to demand:
- No new taxes
- Meaningful budget cuts
- Greater accountability from elected officials
The agenda for the meeting is listed under “the executive board agenda packet.”
As tensions rise over the county’s financial direction, residents are mobilizing to remind their leaders that taxpayers are not bottomless sources of revenue. Organizers are calling on citizens to bring their neighbors and make their voices heard.
“Kane County deserves leadership that respects the will of the people and practices fiscal responsibility,” one organizer said. “This meeting is our chance to make that clear.”
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