Delaware County Council is planning to vote on a $396.5 million county budget that would significantly increase property taxes in 2025. According to a public notice, the proposed budget includes a total property tax rate of 3.873 mills — 3.268 for general purposes and 0.605 mills for debt service — which is a 22.9% increase over last year. In 2024, the total millage was 3.149 — 2.616 mills for general purposes and 0.533 mills for debt service. The proposed 2025 county budget can be viewed on the county's Budget Management webpage. A public hearing regarding the budget will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. at the County Council Meeting Room, Government Center, 201 W. Front St., in Media. The first reading of the budget ordinance will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. at the same location. The second reading and adoption vote will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m.
Source: Daily Times; 11/25/2024