The Yeadon Borough Council adopted a balanced $11,289,364 general fund budget for 2026 and approved a tax ordinance that raises the borough millage by 1.1 mills, council president announced. The change reduces the tax increase from a previously proposed 1.9‑mill rise after updated November earned‑income tax receipts allowed staff to rely less on real‑estate tax revenue.

The budget presentation, read into the record by borough staff, listed general fund revenue sources including Act 40/Act 11 tax collections at $969,433, licenses and permits at $432,688, intergovernmental revenues at $782,017 and other revenues totaling $440,604. Departmental expenditures were presented at $11,264,364 with a $25,000 transfer to reach a balanced total of $11,289,364. Staff flagged health insurance increases (nearly 9%) and general liability insurance increases (about 10%) as primary cost pressures.

Councilors questioned how collective bargaining and nonunion raises were reflected in the budget. Staff said wage increases for unionized employees were included where contract obligations exist; nonunion staff historically have received a 3% cost-of-living adjustment but that increase is discretionary and subject to council approval. The manager said outstanding contract negotiations have been accounted for in the budget assumptions.

Council took the vote by roll call and carried the budget and the tax ordinance; the manager noted the newly seated council in January retains legal authority to reopen budget deliberations and that the budget must be adopted by Feb. 15.

Votes at a glance

- Final 2026 budget (balanced at $11,289,364): approved by roll call.
- 2026 tax ordinance (1.1‑mill increase): approved by roll call.
- Adoption deadline reminder: budget must be adopted by Feb. 15; incoming council may revisit the budget.

The meeting also included routine approvals, recognition of outgoing council members and a year‑end schedule announcement; the council adjourned for the holidays and set reorganization for Jan. 5 and legislative meeting for Jan. 15, 2026.