Jackson Township Board Approves Tax Levies Amid Rising Property Values
Jackson Township Board Meeting | December 10, 2025
Article Summary: The Jackson Township Board unanimously approved tax levy ordinances for both the Town and Road Districts during their December meeting. The approvals come as the Township Assessor projects an 8% increase in property values for the upcoming year.
Jackson Township Board Key Points:
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Levies Approved: The Board passed Ordinance 2526-09 for the Road District Levy and Ordinance 2526-10 for the Town District Levy.
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Property Values: The Assessor’s office reports a projected 8% increase in values for next year following the annual county meeting.
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Capital Projects: Supervisor Matt Robbins is currently working with a surveyor to determine if a proposed building will fit within new parameters on township property.
ELWOOD — The Jackson Township Board moved forward with its financial planning for the coming fiscal year, approving two key tax levies during its meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
The Board unanimously voted to approve Ordinance 2526-09, establishing the Road District Levy, and Ordinance 2526-10, establishing the Town District Levy. Motions for the levies were introduced by Trustees Hallihan and N. Fanning, respectively, with all present trustees voting “aye.”
In conjunction with the financial decisions, Assessor LeGrett provided an update following the annual county meeting. The Assessor reported that current projections show an 8% increase in property values for the next year. The Assessor’s office is currently conducting year-end projects to prepare for the upcoming cycle.
The Board also discussed the township’s capital plan. Supervisor Matt Robbins reported that no poles have been erected on the property in question. He is currently in contact with a surveyor to verify whether a planned building will fit the site under new parameters.
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