Delaware County Council voted 4-1 to approve a 23% tax increase for 2025, raising the property tax rate to 3.873 mills from the current 3.149 mills. The increase will add roughly $185 annually for the average property owner. Council members cited a need to maintain county services as federal COVID-19 relief dollars run dry, even as dozens of residents accused them of financial mismanagement. “Investing in our county’s success requires financial resources,” said Council Chair Monica Taylor. “We have and will continue to cut costs.” Council Vice Chair Richard Womack, who cast the only no vote, said he wanted the county to form a commission to study the budget before voting for an increase. More information is available on the county’s budget management website.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer; 12/11/2024