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Morrisville council narrowly agrees to reopen 2026 budget after heated debate over police funding
Summary
After hours of debate and public comment, Morrisville Borough Council voted to reopen and amend the 2026 budget under borough code section 13.11 to allow a 10‑day public inspection and potential adoption by Feb. 15, 2026; the motion passed after a 7–1 vote amid disagreement over police salary reductions and a recent 10‑mill tax adjustment.
Morrisville Borough Council voted 7–1 on Jan. 20 to reopen the borough’s 2026 budget for public inspection and possible amendment under section 13.11 of the borough code, setting a timeline intended to allow the amendments to be adopted by Feb. 15, 2026.
The motion was prompted by concerns from several council members and residents about proposed changes affecting the police budget. One council member told colleagues, “I’m very concerned about the reduction of police salaries of $92,000,” arguing that the change could weaken staffing and public safety preparedness. The chief of police described recruitment challenges and…
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