Village of Sussex Raises Tax Levy in 2012, Public Hearing Announced

Sussex is proposing to raise the tax levy nearly $200,000 in 2012, meaning a big impact on homeowners in the village.

The increase would equal a $47.45 increase in taxes for the owner of a $290,000 home.

The tax hike comes after multiple where officials added new items to the financial plan, like and compensation for losses in revenue.

The village also added totaling almost $64,000 of the levy, including money for more senior recreation programs, weed control in neighborhood islands and a brochure that will be mailed to neighboring communities.

The proposed levy in 2012 is $5.3 million, a 3.72 percent increase over last year.

Now it’s time for Sussex residents to voice their comments about the budget. On Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m., Sussex will hold a public hearing at to hear any statements or concerns.

However, although the village increased the levy, Village Administrator Jeremy Smith says he expects the overall budget to reduce taxes by almost $20. Taxes collected by the are slated to , meaning it would cover the village’s increase.

The complete budget can be found on the village website.