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Column: How property tax levies work

The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know! 

Since I first stepped into my office 27 years ago, one question has repeatedly come up: “Why do my property taxes always go up?” It’s a valid concern.

At the heart of the answer is something called the tax levy. Simply put, a tax levy is the amount of money local governments — such as school districts, municipalities, and park districts…

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