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Pitman adopts 2024 municipal budget after brief public hearing; average tax increase about $27 per quarter

Borough of Pitman Council · October 7, 2024
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Summary

After a public hearing with a comment urging staffing and community-focused spending, the council approved the 2024 municipal budget; Administrator McCafferty said the average household tax increase will be "approximately $27.00 per quarter."

The Borough of Pitman opened a public hearing on the 2024 municipal budget at 9:16 a.m., after noting that the Budget and Tax Resolution had been previously approved and published for public inspection. Megan Robinson of 604 Ardmore Ave used the hearing to urge the council to prioritize staffing, to fund committees carefully, to budget only the minimum needed, and to consider funding programs that serve the whole community.

After closing the public hearing (no other public comment was recorded), Councilman Mazzola moved to approve the 2024 municipal budget and Councilperson James seconded. The council approved the budget by roll call with Council President Fitzpatrick, Councilperson James, Councilman Bially, Councilman Mazzola and Councilman Uyehara voting yes; Councilwoman Milward was absent. During the public portion, Mike Grillo asked about the average tax increase; Administrator McCafferty said it would be "approximately $27.00 per quarter" for the average household.

Councilman Mazzola thanked Mayor and Council and municipal staff for their work on the budget. The special meeting adjourned at 9:34 a.m.

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