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Middletown will try to pass budget in second attempt – Bucks Round-Up – December 17, 2025

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025
Joe LeCompte

The proposed $53.1 million spending plan includes significant tax increases tied to the earned income tax.

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Middletown schedules special meeting after budget fails to pass – Bucks Round-Up – December 16, 2025

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025
Joe LeCompte and Bradley Vasoli

The $53.1 million spending plan stalled Monday night amid sharp disagreement over a proposal to double the earned income tax and raise real estate levies.

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Doylestown Borough 2026 final budget, with tax and fee increases, approved

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025
Press Release

The millage for general purposes will increase 0.5 mills in 2026.

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Warrington enacts no-tax-increase budget with Democrats opposed – Bucks Round-Up – December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025
Joe LeCompte and Bradley Vasoli

Warrington’s decision contrasts with its surrounding municipalities, Bucks County, and Central Bucks School District, all of which raised taxes.

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New Britain Borough gears up for two-mill tax rise – Bucks Round-Up – December 9, 2025

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025
Joe LeCompte and Bradley Vasoli

Negotiations with the Central Bucks Regional Police Department over officer compensation could make the tax increase even greater.

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Doylestown Borough proposing 0.5-mill tax increase to cover deficit due to Central Bucks Regional PD costs

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025
Broad and Liberty Staff

According to the borough, its municipal tax remains the smallest portion of a homeowner’s overall property tax bill, amounting to 11.15% of all taxes paid.

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Bucks County unveils deficit’s suggested cost to taxpayers – Bucks Round-Up – December 5, 2025

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025
Joe LeCompte and Bradley Vasoli

CFO Jeanette Weaver warned that expenditures continue to outpace revenues and said grant opportunities, while helpful, are one-time fixes.

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Northampton Township calls for tax increase in proposed budget – Bucks Round-Up – December 1, 2025

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025
Joe LeCompte

The preliminary 2026 budget calls for a 2.75-mill real estate tax hike — about $110 more for the average household.

News

Bucks budget could include a tax increase unmentioned in early proposal – Bucks Round-Up – November 28, 2025

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025
Joe LeCompte and Bradley Vasoli

County officials attribute cost increases to the needs of public safety infrastructure, libraries, and Bucks County Community College.

News

Falls Township weighs property tax increase – Bucks Round-Up – November 26, 2025

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025
Joe LeCompte and Bradley Vasoli

Falls supervisors voted to advertise the proposed $45 million 2026 budget, which includes raising the municipal millage rate from 8.97 to 9.97 mills.

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