City budget Archives - Evanston Now

City snow overtime so far tops all of last year

This winter is shaping up to be a budget buster for the city's Public Works Agency.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 17, 2021 - 4:22 pm

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‘Rainy day fund’ resolution barely passes

Evanston aldermen managed to just barely pass a resolution Monday night promising to do better about building up the city's general fund reserves.

By Bill Smith on January 26, 2021 - 10:44 am

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Aldermen postpone ‘eating their vegetables’

Evanston aldermen Monday night postponed action on a resolution pledging to rebuild the city's rainy day fund over the next three years. A few speakers at public comment voiced fears

By Bill Smith on January 12, 2021 - 10:05 am

Council trims property tax hike in marathon session

During a City Council meeting that ran for nearly six hours, Evanston aldermen Monday reduced a planned property tax increase to 1% and adopted the city's 2021 budget.

By Bill Smith on November 24, 2020 - 10:20 am

Recap: Evanston City Council

Here's a recap of our live coverage of tonight's Evanston City Council meeting at which aldermen adopted the city's 2021 budget.

By Bill Smith on November 23, 2020 - 5:23 pm

Viewpoint: Don’t increase Evanston property taxes

The Evanston City Council will meet Monday to take action on a proposal to raise Evanston’s property tax levy by 4.5%. That’s a $2.5 million increase to Evanston taxpayers.

By Jim Young, Jamie Collier on November 21, 2020 - 9:54 am

Recap: City Council meeting on the budget

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this evening's Evanston City Council special meeting on the 2021 budget.

By Bill Smith on November 16, 2020 - 5:38 pm

Aldermen to look for more ways to trim budget

Evanston aldermen are scheduled to discuss possible further modifications to next year's city budget when they hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

By Bill Smith on November 15, 2020 - 10:59 am

Recap: Evanston City Council

Here's a recap of our live coverage of tonight's Evanston City Council meeting. Aldermen are scheduled to discuss the city's budget and an affordable housing planned development at 1900 Sherman

By Bill Smith on November 9, 2020 - 7:23 pm

Next to last chance to complain about city budget

Most Evanston residents will get what's likely to be their next-to-last chance to complain about next year's city budget tonight.

By Bill Smith on November 9, 2020 - 11:00 am

Study: Property tax growing faster than inflation, incomes

If you thought your property tax bill was growing faster than your income -- a new study says you're right.

By Bill Smith on October 26, 2020 - 10:58 am

Budget debate: How many cops does Evanston need?

Evanston aldermen Monday hold a public hearing and discussion of next year's budget that's expected to feature calls by some residents to defund the city's Police Department.

By Bill Smith on October 25, 2020 - 8:12 pm

Suffredin: Eliminate next year’s property tax hike

Alderman Tom Suffredin, 6th Ward, urged his colleagues Monday night to wipe out a planned 5.9% increase in next year's Evanston property tax levy.

By Bill Smith on October 20, 2020 - 10:55 am

Aldermen to debate budget — and their pay

The city's budget, the pay for aldermen and the city manager's contract are on the agendas for aldermen tonight.

By Bill Smith on October 19, 2020 - 10:57 am

Police, property owners take hit in new city budget

Evanston's Police Department and local property taxpayers face the heaviest hits in next year's proposed budget as the city seeks to close an anticipated $8 million revenue shortfall.

By Bill Smith on October 9, 2020 - 3:00 pm

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City’s 2021 budget picture looking worse

Evanston's interim city manager, Erika Storlie, told residents at a 2nd Ward meeting Thursday evening that it now appears the city will have an $8 million revenue shortfall to close

By Bill Smith on September 11, 2020 - 10:50 am

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