Summary
Allentown is proposing a 3.81% property tax bump and a 10% budget slash across all departments to close a funding gap. Mayor Matt Tuerk defends the move, saying the extra couple of bucks a month per household is vital to keep police, fire, and EMS running smoothly.
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Impact analysis
The average resident will see their property taxes go up by about $1.75 a month, while every city department has to tighten its belt with a 10% spending cut.
Residents and business owners benefit from the continued fast response times of police, fire, and EMS personnel.
Property owners will pay higher taxes, and city departments will have to figure out how to operate with 10% less funding.
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