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Residents tell Paulsboro council tax increases would hurt seniors and long-time renters
Summary
During public comment at the March 24 meeting, several residents urged the council to protect seniors and renters from steep tax increases tied to potential municipal construction; speakers urged cost cuts and asked about property sales and port activity.
Public comment at the March 24 Special Budget Meeting focused on the potential tax impact of municipal construction. Erva Macauley of Huff Avenue urged the Council to consider senior citizens, asserting a $652 annual increase would cause severe financial hardship for some households. Phillip Johnson of Summit Avenue asked how residents would absorb higher taxes and urged the Council to reduce building costs, noting many long-term residents are renters.
Other speakers asked for clarity on port activity and Borough property sales; the Mayor said the Borough has been in talks with prospective tenants for port property and has sold more than 90 lots with about 30 remaining. Several public commenters expressed conditional support for a new municipal building if the design and cost are reduced.
