Summary
Allentown's mayor wants to bump property taxes up by 3.81% in the 2027 budget. To balance things out, the city is also planning to cut spending on police staff, public works fuel, and various studies.
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Impact analysis
Local homeowners will see higher annual property tax bills if this proposed increase goes through.
The city government benefits by closing budget gaps and stabilizing municipal finances.
Allentown homeowners face higher costs, while everyone deals with slightly reduced public safety and infrastructure services.
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Allentown mayor proposes 3.81% property tax increase for 2027
The reductions include less fuel for the public works department, postponed studies and analyses, and personnel allotment for the police.
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk proposes 3.81% property tax increase in 2027 city budget
The reductions include less fuel for the public works department, postponed studies and analyses, and personnel allotment for the police.
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