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Pritzker claims the additional tax revenue will "eliminate the budget deficit."
The city in Jasper County that will be the most affected by Pritzker's proposal is Newton, with residents expected to pay an additional $3,018,591 in income taxes -- approximately $2,360 per person in the labor force. Sainte Marie will pay only $139,644 more in comparison, the least among Jasper County cities.
The following table shows how other cities in Jasper County are affected.
How much more will residents from Jasper County pay on the proposal?
| City | Total Expected Income Tax burden | Total Increase | Per Person Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | $7,703,469 | $3,018,591 | $2,360 |
| Montrose | $1,393,772 | $546,147 | $4,404 |
| Wheeler | $1,385,475 | $542,896 | $6,702 |
| Willow Hill | $680,740 | $266,747 | $2,425 |
| Hidalgo | $647,710 | $253,804 | $5,288 |
| Yale | $442,732 | $173,484 | $3,614 |
| West Liberty | $396,707 | $155,449 | -- |
| Sainte Marie | $356,373 | $139,644 | -- |
Per person increases have been calculated using the most recent data about people in the labor force as provided by the U.S. Census Bureau's ongoing American Community Survey.
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