Council positions city for long-term financial stability

Last night, the Elgin city council voted to adopt the proposed $268.7 million budget.

A detailed explanation of the entire budget process will be presented to the public next week through a variety of media. Until then,... Read on...

City proposes revised 2012 budget

Based on input gathered through public meetings, open forums and online media, the city of Elgin has revised its proposed budget. Over the course of two special city council meetings and a “Live Chat” with Mayor Kaptain, the... Read on...

Elgin Releases Proposed 2012 Budget and 2012-2016 Five Year Financial Plan

Elgin released its proposed 2012 Budget and Financial Plan to the community on November 11 during a city council workshop. The proposed budget can be viewed in its entirety at Elgin’s budget website. Elgin City Manager Sean... Read on...

City Receives GFOA Budget Award

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) announced that the City of Elgin, Illinois has received the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Adopted 2011 Budget and... Read on...

City Receives Award for Financial Reporting

The City of Elgin was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting the by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual... Read on...