New Lenox Library Board Approves Tax Levy and 2025 Financial Audit
New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting | Nov. 2025
Article Summary: The New Lenox Public Library District Board of Trustees unanimously approved its annual tax levy ordinance and accepted the financial audit for the 2025 fiscal year. The actions followed a Truth in Taxation hearing where the board addressed public questions regarding the levy increase.
Library Board Financial Key Points:
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Levy Approved: Trustees voted unanimously to approve Levy Ordinance 25-4.
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Audit Accepted: The board accepted the FY2025 Financial Audit following a presentation by Hearne and Associates.
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Public Hearing: A Truth in Taxation hearing was held prior to the regular meeting to clarify the tax levy request process.
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Bill Payment: The board approved bills paid for October and payable for November.
The New Lenox Public Library District Board of Trustees on Monday, November 17, 2025, solidified the library’s financial standing for the coming year by approving a new tax levy and accepting the annual audit.
During a Truth in Taxation hearing held at 6:45 p.m., just prior to the regular board meeting, Executive Director Michelle Krooswyk addressed questions from the public. Visitor Linda Landers requested clarification on the percentage of tax increases for various local taxing bodies. Krooswyk explained that while the library may request a higher percentage—such as 9%—to ensure it captures all available revenue for facility and staff maintenance, the actual granted increase is typically lower, often around 4-5%.
Following the hearing, the board convened its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., where trustees unanimously approved Levy Ordinance 25-4 as part of the consent agenda.
In other financial business, auditors John Williams and Dave Phelan from Hearne and Associates presented the results of the Fiscal Year 2025 audit. The board subsequently voted to accept the audit. Trustees also approved the monthly treasurer’s report and authorized the payment of bills for October and November.
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