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TechnographVoters pass tax to help people with developmental disabilities
By Megan Loiselle
Posted: 11/9/04 Section: News
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"They will do needs assessment to decide how to portion the money," Jordan said. "We are interested to get this going as soon as it can."
Jordan said there was no organized opposition to the tax.
"It was difficult to find someone to speak on the other side," Jordan said.
About 60 supporters showed up at a county board meeting after the election "to show them (board members) what a good job they did," Jordan said.
Many people expressed concern that the creation of the board would not only cause an immediate tax increase, but the board might also request more money in the future. But Morrissey said the disability board cannot raise the tax rate once it has passed because of a specific Illinois statute for developmental disabilities.
"The rate can't go up," Jordan said, adding that the money cannot be used for any other purpose other than to support the board.
The tax rate is limited to 0.1 percent, or 10 cents, according to the steering committee. The total tax for the owner of a $120,000 home is $36.50 annually.
While Jordan is pleased the tax was passed, she said the estimated tax revenue will not meet the area's needs completely.
"But we'll make a good start," Jordan said.
Jordan said there was no organized opposition to the tax.
"It was difficult to find someone to speak on the other side," Jordan said.
About 60 supporters showed up at a county board meeting after the election "to show them (board members) what a good job they did," Jordan said.
Many people expressed concern that the creation of the board would not only cause an immediate tax increase, but the board might also request more money in the future. But Morrissey said the disability board cannot raise the tax rate once it has passed because of a specific Illinois statute for developmental disabilities.
"The rate can't go up," Jordan said, adding that the money cannot be used for any other purpose other than to support the board.
The tax rate is limited to 0.1 percent, or 10 cents, according to the steering committee. The total tax for the owner of a $120,000 home is $36.50 annually.
While Jordan is pleased the tax was passed, she said the estimated tax revenue will not meet the area's needs completely.
"But we'll make a good start," Jordan said.
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