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Henderson adopts 2025–26 city budget and tax rate; Ordinance #578 approved
Summary
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted the 2025–2026 City Budget and set the tax rate to be 'Equal to the Certified Tax Rate by the Chester County Tax Assessor,' approving Ordinance #578 on final reading after a public hearing with no speakers.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Henderson on June 12 adopted the 2025–2026 City Budget and Tax Rate, approving Ordinance #578 on final reading.
Mayor Terry F. Bell opened and closed the required public hearing with no public comments. City Recorder Jim E. Garland told the board the ordinance sets the 2025 tax rate "Equal to the Certified Tax Rate by the Chester County Tax Assessor," and explained the administration uses conservative revenue estimates and higher projected expenditures to build the fund balance.
Ald. Keith Smith moved to adopt the ordinance on final reading; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call with Aldermen Mark A. Barber, Donna R. Butler, Buel Maness, Michael Phelps and Keith Smith voting aye and Jason Rhodes absent. Mayor Bell declared Ordinance #578 approved. The meeting materials indicate the final certified tax rate will be set by the Chester County Tax Assessor before the end of the month.
