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🌱 How will a 43% township tax hike hit Rock Falls homeowners?

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  • How will a 43% township tax hike hit Rock Falls homeowners?

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• Residents frustrated as Coloma Township raises property taxes (wqad.com) — Rock Falls homeowners are facing a proposed 43% increase in the Coloma Township portion of their property taxes, prompting an emotional public hearing in town. Township leaders say the hike is needed to close a financial crisis, while many residents—especially those on fixed incomes—fear higher bills, question past mismanagement, and even wonder if the city or county should take over township duties.
   

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