Rockford leaders consider repurposing cannabis fee to prevent property tax hike

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – The City of Rockford faces a multi-million dollar budget cliff.

A proposed budget for 2026 shows a shortfall of $3,686,447, which could be the city’s first deficit since 2022.

On October 20, finance director Carrie Hagerty presented council members with a proposal that featured $221.5 million in revenue and $225.2 million in expenses…

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