DuPage County Board chair Deborah Conroy presented a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2025 Tuesday, Sept. 24, outlining key priorities that support vital County services in a cost-effective, fiscally responsible manner.
The proposed FY 2025 budget totals $635.8 million, with a General Fund of $257.1 million. The budget includes a $71 million property tax levy, capturing new construction without raising the property tax rate, which remains flat at two percent of the average homeowner’s tax bill.
“I am pleased to present a balanced budget that not only maintains our outstanding levels of service, but also invests in key projects to prepare for the future,” Conroy said. “This proposal provides crucial support for residents who need it most, providing the help they need without raising the County’s portion of the property tax.”
Highlights of the FY2025 budget include:
$500,000 to assist in the fight against food insecurity
$350,000 for the DuPage Council on Strengthening the System for Mental Health and Substance Use Care, funding community initiatives for treatment and counseling at a grassroots level
Additional funding for public safety, including the Sheriff’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, and Public Defender
Doubling the number of attorneys in the 18th Judicial Circuit Court to handle Shelter Care hearings on cases involving charges of child abuse and neglect
$1.8 million for County Board member initiatives
The FY2025 proposed budget includes $151.9 million for capital, including a multi-year project to build a new maintenance garage and fueling station for the Division of Transportation, repairing water and sewer lines, renovating the DuPage Care Center, completing the Animal Services expansion, and other stormwater and road construction projects.
The public can provide feedback on the proposed budget plan at https://dupagecounty-ktgfp.formstack.com/forms/proposed_budget_feedback.
The DuPage County Board will consider the Chair’s proposed budget and will approve the County budget at its Nov. 26 meeting. The 2025 Fiscal Year begins on Dec. 1.