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Pottstown staff proposes $65 million 2026 budget, 0.483‑mill increase to be voted Monday
Summary
Borough staff on Dec. 3 presented a final 2026 budget of $65 million that reduces a projected deficit to $387,000 and would raise the millage by 0.483 mills (to 15.601) — an estimated 3.19% tax increase, about $48.30 on a $100,000 assessment — with formal approval scheduled for the council meeting Monday.
Borough staff presented a final 2026 general fund budget on Dec. 3 that totals $65,000,000 and reduces a projected deficit to $387,000.
Marley, the finance presenter, said the package would require a millage increase of 0.483 mills — raising the rate to 15.601 mills — producing an overall tax change of 3.19%. Marley offered an example: on a property assessed at $100,000 the change would add roughly $48.30 to annual taxes. Staff said the ordinance implementing the millage requires revision from last month and that council will be asked to approve the budget at Monday’s meeting.
Marley…
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