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Bridgeport council reviews 2026 budget, authorizes advertisement and approves 1-mill municipal increase
Summary
Council heard a final 2026 budget presentation detailing a $4.375 million capital program, a proposed 1-mill municipal tax increase to cover anticipated debt service, and voted to advertise the budget and establish the 2026 municipal tax rate.
Bridgeport Borough Council on Nov. 25 heard a final presentation of the proposed 2026 budget that included a $4,375,000 capital program and a proposed 1-mill increase in the municipal tax rate intended to fund projected debt-service related to planned capital projects.
The budget presenter (identified in the record as the chairman) said the borough’s liquid fuels allocation from PennDOT is estimated at $115,519 for 2026 and noted the borough maintains more than $300,000 in liquid-fuels reserves. He outlined capital requests across departments: $850,000 for…
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