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DeKalb County

County government connects Sycamore to courts, elections, assessment, health, roads, zoning, public safety, human services, and regional finance.

Record status

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The County Board page links agendas, meeting materials, minutes, and video. Committee pages carry additional detail before items reach the full Board.

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An open public meeting packet sits in front of a Midwestern civic building.

Why one Sycamore tax code lists nine public bodies

DeKalb County's SY07 tax-code detail shows nine separate governments and districts serving one representative property, each with its own authority, budget, meetings, and records.

Authority

Who makes the decision

The County Board adopts ordinances, budgets, levies, policies, contracts, and appointments. Standing committees develop work before it reaches the full Board.

Public money

How it is funded

County operations use a countywide levy plus state, federal, fee, grant, service, and other revenues.

Meeting rhythm

When the public work happens

The County Board generally meets at 7:00 pm on the third Wednesday. July 2026 is listed as recess, with the next meeting scheduled for August 19.

Responsibilities

What this body controls

  • County roads, zoning, planning, assessment, and elections
  • Courts, sheriff, justice, and regional public safety
  • Public health, human services, and county facilities
  • County budgets, levies, ordinances, contracts, and appointments

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How this archive works

The County Board page links agendas, meeting materials, minutes, and video. Committee pages carry additional detail before items reach the full Board.

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