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Property Tax Increase

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.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 16, 2026

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Budget and Taxes

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.

3 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026