OTHER
FIRE
3%
3%
4%
PARKS
TOWNSHIPS
3%
3%
68% SCHOOLS
7%
Lake County receives only 7%
9%
payment goes to schools.
CITIES
LAKE COUNTY
The bulk of your property tax
FOREST PRESERVES
LAKE COUNTY VALUES:
WHERE THE MONEY
COMES FROM
OTHER
REVENUE PROPERTY
TAXES
Only 1/3 of the County’s budget comes
from property taxes. The rest comes from
sales and income taxes, and
miscellaneous sources like grants,
charges for services, (like water bills), and
payments from other governments.
LAKE COUNTY’S BUDGET
3%
WHERE THE MONEY GOES
PLANNING, BUILDING
& ZONING
HEALTH &
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
PUBLIC WORKS
& TRANSPORTATION
JUDICIAL &
PUBLIC SAFETY
31%
JUDICIAL &
PUBLIC SAFETY
13%
ELECTIONS &
RECORDS
FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATION
FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATION
24%
2%
LAKE COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
26%
*1% of the budget goes to debt service.
BER OF EMPLOYEES
nding
HEALTH & COMMUNITY
SERVICES
PLANNING, BUILDING
& ZONING
PUBLIC WORKS &
TRANSPORTATION
GAS AND ELECTRIC EXPENSES
2008
3104
2740
ELECTIONS &
RECORDS
12%
$7.1 MILLION
2013 $3.8 MILLION
HOW DO WE DO IT?
47%
Infrastructure improvements and utility sourcing
+
+
+
+
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
LEADERSHIP
ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP
These values influence everything we do.
5
STRATEGIC
GOALS
Lake County's strategic plan serves as a road
map for county government over the next
several years. The County obtained input into
its plan at five community forums and
through its website. The public
recommended the County focus more on
communication and civic engagement,
efficiency, partnership and collaboration,
and prevention. The County is making
progress toward these goals.
ENHANCE ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITIES
Attract, retain and expand
business; foster balanced
growth and a diverse economy
PROMOTE A SUSTAINABLE
ENVIRONMENT
Reduce pollution, provide safe
drinking water and preserve the
health of our natural resources
BUILD HEALTHY &
RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
Focus on accessible health
services and residents’ wellness
REDUCE CONGESTION
AND IMPROVE
TRANSPORTATION IN
LAKE COUNTY
Promote development of State,
County, and municipal
transportation systems
PROVIDE PUBLIC SAFETY
Enhance safety through law
enforcement and prevention
programs