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Altoona City Council adopts 2025 budget, raises earned income tax and millage; council hears union wage appeals
Summary
On Dec. 2 the Altoona City Council adopted the 2025 budget and passed three tax‑related ordinances and other measures by unanimous votes. Council also heard public testimony from union representatives seeking wage adjustments; staff said the city could not recommend a settlement it judged fiscally irresponsible.
Altoona City Council on Dec. 2 adopted its 2025 budget and approved multiple ordinances, including changes to the earned income tax and the city millage rate, in unanimous votes.
Council approved the 2025 budget ordinance and a suite of related measures by votes recorded 7‑0. Vice Mayor Ellis moved adoption of the budget ordinance; Mayor Merritt Pacifico seconded the motion. Council also adopted an ordinance to amend chapter 6-46 (taxation) to set earned income and net profits tax rates for residents and certain nonresidents, an ordinance setting the real estate millage at 7.129 mills for 2025, and an ordinance authorizing participation in the Cambria County Building Codes Enforcement Agency.
Council took a consent vote, 7‑0, to approve multiple items including minutes of the Nov. 12 meeting; a Tenth Avenue retaining wall demolition and guide rail installation contract for $198,253.13 payable…
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