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Pritzker claims the additional tax revenue will "eliminate the budget deficit."
The city in Wayne County that will be the most affected by Pritzker's proposal is Fairfield, with residents expected to pay an additional $3,772,839 in income taxes -- approximately $1,653 per person in the labor force. Golden Gate will pay only $26,727 more -- approximately $764 per person in the labor force in comparison, the least among Wayne County cities.
The following table shows how other cities in Wayne County are affected.
How much more will residents from Wayne County pay on the proposal?
| City | Total Expected Income Tax burden | Total Increase | Per Person Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | $9,628,316 | $3,772,839 | $1,653 |
| Wayne City | $2,305,731 | $903,497 | $2,305 |
| Cisne | $1,800,383 | $705,477 | $2,693 |
| Geff | $877,082 | $343,683 | -- |
| Mount Erie | $525,892 | $206,070 | $4,906 |
| Barnhill | $462,871 | $181,375 | -- |
| Ellery | $455,595 | $178,524 | -- |
| Rinard | $366,746 | $143,709 | -- |
| Keenes | $364,689 | $142,903 | $4,610 |
| Sims | $339,450 | $133,013 | $1,462 |
| Johnsonville | $327,140 | $128,189 | $5,341 |
| Golden Gate | $68,208 | $26,727 | $764 |
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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