An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: Districts 214 and 15's decision to hire a lobbyist to give them 'a seat at the table' in negotiations with the Bears and the state legislature re: the PILOT program is a boon to all residents and businesses in the local taxing area.
Districts 214 and 15's decision to hire a lobbyist to give them"a seat at the table" in negotiations with the Bears and the state legislature re: the PILOT program is a boon to all residents and businesses in the local taxing area.
Except for the stadium, much of the Bears' planning is conceptual. What exactly would be included in the PILOT program? What would the Bears pay? Would they be responsible for any of the infrastructure? What will be the responsibility of the state of Illinois, Arlington Heights ? How will it affect property taxes?
One of the village board members last year noted that the overall impact on the village of Arlington Heights and surrounding communities needs to be carefully examined.
If not through property tax increases, how will infrastructure, additional police officers and emergency responders be paid? The village board needs to lay all these questions and more out for the public's review and a majority approval of residents and businesses before going forward.
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