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Do Rockford residents really pay the highest property taxes in America? Here's what the numbers show
By Katherine Langford
Rockford city leaders consider property tax hike to protect police staffing
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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Rockford city leaders are considering a $1.74 million property tax increase to address a $5.88 million deficit and prevent police staffing cuts in the city's 2027 budget.
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