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Pritzker claims the additional tax revenue will "eliminate the budget deficit."
The city in Marshall County that will be the most affected by Pritzker's proposal is Lacon, with residents expected to pay an additional $1,443,357 in income taxes -- approximately $1,613 per person in the labor force. Camp Grove will pay only $41,643 more in comparison, the least among Marshall County cities.
The following table shows how other cities in Marshall County are affected.
How much more will residents from Marshall County pay on the proposal?
| City | Total Expected Income Tax burden | Total Increase | Per Person Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacon | $3,683,459 | $1,443,357 | $1,613 |
| Henry | $3,400,360 | $1,332,425 | $1,138 |
| Sparland | $2,132,320 | $835,546 | $3,941 |
| Toluca | $1,962,685 | $769,075 | $1,269 |
| Wenona | $1,745,370 | $683,920 | $1,308 |
| Varna | $1,476,924 | $578,730 | $2,679 |
| La Rose | $147,889 | $57,950 | $1,114 |
| Camp Grove | $106,273 | $41,643 | -- |
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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