About the DuPage County Board
WHAT DOES IT DO?
The DuPage County Board holds all of the powers of the County that are not already assigned to other elected officials or governmental bodies and boards. Overall, it is responsible for the management of county funds. It also has fiscal and regulatory powers. Policies and programs of the board are implemented through the levying of taxes and then appropriating the funds.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The DuPage County Board operates on a committee system, meaning most county business is conducted in committee. Some of the board's committees include the following.
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Finance
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Environmental
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Transportation
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Health and Human Services
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Judicial
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Public Safety
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Development
WHAT'S THE BUDGET?
The DuPage County Board's budget is $445 million. Property taxes account for 13%, while the bulk of the budget (55%) is generated from sales and usage taxes. The remainder is comprised of income received from fines and forfeitures, charges for services, and licenses and permits.
QUICK FACTS
POPULATION: 916,924
TOTAL SQUARE MILES: 336
TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS: 338,987
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $81,559
PER CAPITA INCOME: $40,547
MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE: $293,500
For a map of DuPage County District 5, click here.