News reports say Winnebago finds itself in a situation with only one possible solution to a problem. They must pass a referendum to raise property taxes to have adequate police coverage. The city west of Rockford has lost two police officers and lacks the funds to hire replacements. There are now times they have no police on duty at all. Currently the legal wording of the proposal is being constructed for November's election ballot.
Why would I bring this up? I have indicated from the beginning of this incorporation movement cities are almost all in the same situation as Winnebago. The citizens are being forced to make choices whether they want services cut or increased taxes. We would almost certainly find ourselves in the same situation. The rosy projections will in my opinion turn out to be pie in the sky dreams when the reality of the cost to run a city actually sinks in. Look before you leap!
Now a prediction (more of a guess.) If Winnebago does not already have a city utility tax in place it will happen after the November election if the issue fails. It will be passed by the city council in the name of public safety for the "good of the people."
Ken Dillenburg