For suburban taxpayers, property tax pressure comes from three directions: school districts, county government, and local municipalities.
Neighbors deserve better: A call for real leadership in Central Bucks
It’s become increasingly clear that CBSD Neighbors United candidates are not interested in focusing on academics, leadership, or student success.
Pennsbury School District’s current path would lead to bankruptcy
Current school directors purposely kept the anticipated high school construction budget below the requirements for a referendum.
Centennial School Board narrowly passes budget with trimmed tax hike – Bucks Round-Up – July 3, 2025
The $156.4 million spending plan passed by a tight 5-4 vote, with the board trimming the proposed tax increase from 4% to 3.75% to gain enough support.
Pennsbury School Board approves $263.7M budget amid taxpayer criticism – Bucks Round-Up – June 30, 2025
Board members’ decision sets the average tax increase at $227 for district homeowners.
Centennial School Board deadlocked on budget, faces legal deadline – Bucks Round-Up – June 27, 2025
The board voted 4–3 to delay the decision until a special meeting on Wednesday, July 2.
Centennial School District struggles to finalize budget – Bucks Round-Up – June 26, 2025
At issue is a proposed 4% property tax increase, amounting to an estimated $144 annually for the average homeowner.
Elizabeth Stelle: With $64 million in the bank, Central Bucks School District still increases taxes
Central Bucks represents a concerning statewide pattern. Warnings of financial distress and consecutive tax hikes starkly contrast with the facts.