Politics & Government
Hatboro Avoids Tax Increase In 2016 Budget: Report
Residents are relieved and officials seem satisfied enough with the new budget to vote unanimously in its favor.
Hatboro has avoided a tax increase in its 2016 budget, according to a report.
The budget was adapted by a unanimous 6-0 vote during the borough council meeting on December 14, the report states.
The threatened raise was in the real estate tax, which will remain nearly unchanged, according to Montgomery News.
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About 45 percent of total spending, or $2.49 million, for 2016 will be for police costs, the report states.
General public works spending and executive expenditures are the next highest costs.
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