Illinois Towns Seek Local Gas Taxes
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Illinois municipal leaders are advocating for the authority to impose local taxes on gasoline to address rising prices and fund road maintenance. Currently, only larger cities and specific areas in Cook County can levy this tax without a public vote. A proposed bill would allow all towns to add up to three cents per gallon, with flexibility in one-cent increments. Supporters argue this measure provides small communities with budgetary autonomy without the need for referendums. Gas prices in Illinois have surged by thirty cents in a week, averaging $3.32 per gallon, due to global oil issues, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. Local leaders emphasize that these taxes would remain under local control, decided by accountable officials. This initiative comes as Governor J.B. Pritzker proposes reducing state revenue sharing to local governments, potentially impacting funding for essential services and infrastructure.
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