West Peoria voters approve tax levies for fire, ambulance

WEST PEORIA, Ill. – West Peoria voters in Tuesday’s primary election approved two property tax levy increases.

One ups what property owners will pay for the Fire Protection District, from 0.30% to 0.40% .

The other establishes a tax levy for the creation of an ambulance service at a rate not to exceed 0.40%.

Both measures were approved by roughly 80 percent of those casting ballots.

West Peoria Fire officials previously told 25 News the ambulance levy will create a full-time department, and the other will help significantly reduce response times for first responders.

Officials say both will lead to better protection for the village.