Mokena Fire Protection District Trustees Approve 2025 Tax Levy with Increase
Mokena Fire Protection District Meeting | Nov. 11, 2025
Article Summary: The Mokena Fire Protection District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a tax levy ordinance for 2025, which includes a nearly 3 percent increase. The board also handled routine financial matters during the session.
Mokena Fire Protection District Key Points:
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Levy Increase: The board approved a tax levy increase of 2.98% which will impact the fiscal year ending in 2027.
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Unanimous Vote: All five trustees present voted in favor of Ordinance 2025-4.
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Bills Paid: The trustees authorized the payment of monthly bills totaling $168,758.21.
The Mokena Fire Protection District (MFPD) Board of Trustees on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, unanimously approved a tax levy ordinance that will result in a 2.98% increase.
Trustee Robert Hennessy made the motion to approve Ordinance 2025-4 for the levying and assessing of taxes for the district in Will and Cook counties for 2025. According to the board discussion, the levy will impact the fiscal year ending in 2027.
The motion was seconded by Trustee Burkhardt. A roll call vote confirmed unanimous approval from Trustees Haas, Blank, Hennessy, Burkhardt, and Warning.
In other financial business, the board reviewed the monthly finances. Trustee Warning moved to pay the monthly bills as presented in the amount of $168,758.21. The motion was seconded by Trustee Burkhardt and passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
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