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Pritzker claims the additional tax revenue will "eliminate the budget deficit."
The city in Woodford County that will be the most affected by Pritzker's proposal is Metamora, with residents expected to pay an additional $10,833,628 in income taxes -- approximately $6,155 per person in the labor force. Lowpoint will pay only $390,990 more in comparison, the least among Woodford County cities.
The following table shows how other cities in Woodford County are affected.
How much more will residents from Woodford County pay on the proposal?
| City | Total Expected Income Tax burden | Total Increase | Per Person Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metamora | $27,647,507 | $10,833,628 | $6,155 |
| Eureka | $11,220,647 | $4,396,791 | $1,508 |
| El Paso | $7,748,193 | $3,036,116 | $2,097 |
| Roanoke | $5,075,411 | $1,988,791 | $1,918 |
| Congerville | $3,828,503 | $1,500,192 | $4,778 |
| Minonk | $3,511,425 | $1,375,946 | $1,209 |
| Goodfield | $2,832,017 | $1,109,721 | $2,163 |
| Washburn | $2,183,434 | $855,575 | $1,542 |
| Deer Creek | $1,878,176 | $735,960 | $1,826 |
| Secor | $1,583,317 | $620,420 | $3,466 |
| Benson | $1,062,947 | $416,514 | $1,640 |
| Lowpoint | $997,810 | $390,990 | -- |
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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