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Commissioner Shigatano disputes online claims that Northumberland County raised taxes; provides year‑by‑year figures
Northumberland County Board of Commissioners · March 3, 2026
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Summary
Commissioner Shigatano told the meeting that county taxes did not increase for 2025–2026, reviewed historical millage changes since 2016, and attributed recent large tax increases affecting Shamokin to city action rather than county policy.
During the public‑comment portion of the meeting, Commissioner Shigatano addressed social media posts claiming the county had raised taxes and asked attendees to correct false information.
Shigatano gave a year‑by‑year account of county tax millage changes during his tenure: he said there was no county increase in 2016–2017, a…
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