Will County Special Finance Committee Meeting November 10, 2026 Pt. 1

The Will County Board’s Special Finance Committee met on November 10, 2026, to continue discussing the levy and budget. A member questioned the Supervisor of Assessments’ outside appraisal expenses, noting spending of about $150,000 in recent years and an appropriation request of $200,000 that staff reduced to $165,000. Staff explained that the county relies on specialized outside expertise, including for appeals involving refineries and other unique properties, and described the arrangement as a flat annual contract. The discussion also noted that 2027 is a general assessment year and that the refineries’ prior agreements have ended, contributing to the need for representation in ongoing assessment disputes.