The Elgin Township 708 Mental Health Board’s request to levy taxes has been blocked for the second time in four years by the Kane County Clerk’s Office due to a state law violation. The board had requested $1.4 million, but the clerk’s office cited the Property Tax Extension Law Limit, which prohibits levies higher than the previous year’s amount. A bill pending in the General Assembly could resolve the issue, but it may not pass in time for this year’s levy. As a result, the maximum amount the township can collect is $80,000. The township is exploring other funding options, such as American Rescue Plan Allocation funds, to support the board’s programs. Voters had approved a 2020 referendum to establish the board and a new tax, but the initiative faced previous setbacks due to wording issues in the referendum question.