By a 4-1 vote, Delaware County Council passed a 2026 county operating budget with a 19% tax increase. “For far too long, Delaware County has underinvested in the central services, infrastructure and the systems that our residents rely on every day,” Chairperson Dr. Monica Taylor said. “For the first time in more than a decade, this budget puts Delaware County on track to have a truly balanced budget.” Councilmember Elaine Paul Schaefer, the lone no vote, said the budget was too drastic but agreed there was a structural deficit. A property owner with the average assessed value of $255,472 will see their county taxes increase by $188.
Source: Daily Times; 12/10/2025