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Pritzker claims the additional tax revenue will "eliminate the budget deficit."
The city in Williamson County that will be the most affected by Pritzker's proposal is Marion, with residents expected to pay an additional $27,435,960 in income taxes -- approximately $3,492 per person in the labor force. Colp will pay only $187,290 more -- approximately $1,601 per person in the labor force in comparison, the least among Williamson County cities.
The following table shows how other cities in Williamson County are affected.
How much more will residents from Williamson County pay on the proposal?
| City | Total Expected Income Tax burden | Total Increase | Per Person Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | $70,016,794 | $27,435,960 | $3,492 |
| Carterville | $29,307,463 | $11,484,079 | $3,903 |
| Herrin | $27,321,156 | $10,705,748 | $1,822 |
| Carbondale | $15,172,895 | $5,945,473 | $480 |
| Johnston City | $10,371,027 | $4,063,869 | $2,518 |
| Creal Springs | $6,226,236 | $2,439,740 | $14,876 |
| Pittsburg | $3,376,845 | $1,323,211 | $6,392 |
| Energy | $2,756,361 | $1,080,075 | $2,152 |
| Cambria | $1,169,652 | $458,326 | $670 |
| Hurst | $1,113,946 | $436,498 | $1,219 |
| Colp | $477,966 | $187,290 | $1,601 |
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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