Richwood Road Levy Set to Expire

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Richwood Village Council has been informed by Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver that the village's road repair and maintenance levy is set to expire in 2027. The levy currently generates around $100,000 annually for the village. Council will need to decide whether to put the levy renewal on the ballot as early as this November in order to avoid a funding gap for critical road work.

Why it matters

The expiration of this road levy poses a significant challenge for Richwood, as the funds are essential for maintaining and repairing the village's roads. Without this revenue source, the council will need to find alternative ways to finance these infrastructure needs, which could impact the community's budget and quality of life.

The details

During a recent Richwood Village Council meeting, Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver informed council members about the impending expiration of the road repair and maintenance levy. The levy, which has been in place for several years, is set to make its final collection in 2027. Weaver advised the council that they will need to decide whether to put the levy renewal on the ballot as early as this November in order to avoid a funding gap for critical road work in the village.

• The road repair and maintenance levy is set to make its final collection in 2027.
• Richwood Village Council must decide whether to put the levy renewal on the ballot as early as this November.

What’s next

Richwood Village Council will need to hold discussions and make a decision in the coming months on whether to place the road levy renewal on the November 2026 ballot.