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Narberth council adopts ordinance to raise earned income tax to 1% to fund capital projects
Summary
Narberth Borough Council voted 6–1 at a Dec. 1 special meeting to increase the borough—s earned income tax from 0.75% to 1% to provide a dedicated revenue stream for capital improvements; the council said the change will take effect Jan. 1 and was advertised in three separate legal notices.
Narberth Borough Council voted 6–1 on Dec. 1 to adopt Ordinance 10 67, raising the borough—s earned income tax (EIT) from 0.75% to 1% to help pay for a slate of capital projects the council says lack a dedicated revenue source.
The special meeting was called so the rate change could meet statutory deadlines and take effect Jan. 1, the presiding officer said. "The rate change for the EIT will take effect, as of January 1," the presiding speaker said, explaining the timing is intended to avoid administrative problems and mid‑year rate inconsistencies.
Solicitor John Walco told council the borough took extra care with legal advertising.…
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