Politics & Government

Opposition Rises to Proposed TIF District

Dozens of residents in Montgomery spoke out about their concerns on a proposal for Orchard Road, according to a report.

Residents and area fire officials recently expressed concerns about the impact a proposed tax increment finance district for Orchard Road would have on the area.

More than 50 Montgomery residents were on hand for a public hearing earlier this month, Sun-Times Media reports.

Specially, questions were raised about the effect a TIF district would have on local fire districts and about how much taxpayers would be on the hook for infrastructure they already paid for, according to the report.

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