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Pritzker claims the additional tax revenue will "eliminate the budget deficit."
The city in Piatt County that will be the most affected by Pritzker's proposal is Monticello, with residents expected to pay an additional $5,970,720 in income taxes -- approximately $1,891 per person in the labor force. Milmine will pay only $36,604 more in comparison, the least among Piatt County cities.
The following table shows how other cities in Piatt County are affected.
How much more will residents from Piatt County pay on the proposal?
| City | Total Expected Income Tax burden | Total Increase | Per Person Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello | $15,237,327 | $5,970,720 | $1,891 |
| White Heath | $3,062,797 | $1,200,152 | $7,274 |
| Mansfield | $2,740,903 | $1,074,018 | $2,196 |
| Bement | $2,453,427 | $961,371 | $1,067 |
| Cerro Gordo | $2,103,501 | $824,253 | $1,207 |
| Hammond | $888,204 | $348,041 | $1,634 |
| Deland | $742,987 | $291,138 | $1,004 |
| Cisco | $721,239 | $282,616 | $1,713 |
| La Place | $247,348 | $96,923 | -- |
| Milmine | $93,413 | $36,604 | -- |
Per person increases have been calculated using the most recent data about people in the labor force as provided by the U.S. Census Bureau's ongoing American Community Survey.
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