As you can see by the accompanying Pie Chart, the distribution of your taxes remains basically unchanged, with the greatest percentage going to the education of our children. (64%).
As the result of added assessments, combined with responsible, conservative budgeting, we’ve been able to pass along a decrease of $0.0003 per every $100 of assessed value or an average of $75.00 per household. The same can be said about the Township Schools, where the increase was absorbed by the ratables, thus resulting in a decrease.
The Local Purpose Tax ($ 0.18 per dollar), which is controlled by your Municipal Government, the Administrator and Department Heads, covers ALL of your Municipal Services, including the Police Department, Water, Sewer, Recreation, Licensing & Inspection, Construction Codes, Municipal Court, Finance, Municipal Clerk, Personnel, etc.
Given the current trends of inflation and short-comings in the supply chain, we have and continue to strive for a responsible budget.
Respectfully submitted,
Mayor Green