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Pitman residents ask about tax impact as council trims budget lines
Summary
During public comment, residents asked about the tax impact of budget changes and urged council to prioritize spending that benefits all residents; one resident asked whether the proposed changes would "price residents out of Pitman."
The council opened the meeting to public comment at 11:10 PM. Sandi Keller asked what the average tax savings per household would be under the revised budget; Councilman Mazzola replied it would be "an approximate increase of $24.00 per household, per quarter." Megan Robinson urged the council and administration to "prioritize spending for the Borough on necessities and things that benefit all residents, not just a select few," and Mike Grillo encouraged continued funding for committees such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Senior Outreach.
Resident Katherine Lawrence expressed concern that rising taxes could "price residents out of Pitman." Police Chief McAteer addressed attendees and said borough departments are careful with spending and thanked organizers for Community Night. The council closed public comment at 11:30 PM and adjourned the special meeting the same night.
