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Councilors ask staff to research amusement/admissions tax for 2026 budget
Summary
Committee members asked staff to research an amusement (admissions) tax and possible exemptions; the city staff said a 2016 draft ordinance exists and legal review will be needed to structure exemptions under the cited Act 5 11 law.
Members of the City of Chester Budget & Finance Committee on Oct. 20 asked staff to research an amusement or admissions tax to consider for the 2026 budget.
A committee member noted a draft amusement tax had been proposed in 2016 and asked for a clear explanation for the public. The speaker identified as Chief (city staff) told the committee, “we could certainly look at an amusement tax. I know…
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