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Council members press administration on property tax reassessment, EMS and water‑rate plans in FY26 budget discussion
Summary
During a Committee of the Whole discussion of the mayor’s proposed FY26 budget, council members raised concerns about New Castle County reassessment impacts on homeowners, water and stormwater rate proposals, and the city’s EMS implementation plans and costs.
Wilmington council members used the Committee of the Whole on March 24 to press for more detail and coordination on the mayor’s proposed FY26 budget, focusing on property tax reassessment impacts, proposed utility rate changes and planning for emergency medical services (EMS).
Council members said the most urgent item for many residents is recent property tax reassessments performed by New Castle County and how those assessments could translate into higher bills for homeowners, even if the city’s total property tax revenue remains flat. Councilwoman Willower described the reassessment as a “big” issue for residents and urged the city to seek third‑party verification of the county’s new assessment numbers before the…
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