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Lehigh Township board weighs adding two officers, grapples with 2026 budget shortfall
Summary
Supervisors reviewed a draft 2026 budget that adds two police officers and expanded road funding while noting lower-than-expected assessed values and falling cable franchise revenue; board members debated hiring contingent on a pending COPS grant and discussed a possible millage increase to cover ongoing costs.
Lehigh Township officials reviewed a draft 2026 budget on Sept. 23 that would add two police officers and increase road funding while reflecting slightly lower assessed values and shrinking cable franchise revenue.
Manager Alice Rehrig told the Board that assessed values were “slightly off,” reducing projected real‑estate tax revenue by roughly $1,500 and that cable TV franchise receipts have declined by about $25,000–$30,000 annually. The draft includes funds for two additional officers — increasing authorized police…
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