德拉华州居民抗议提高19%的财产税, Delaware County residents protest a 19% property tax hike, citing unsustainable cumulative increases.

特拉华州居民在一次理事会会议上抗议拟议增加19%的财产税,这是连续第三年大幅涨幅,指出近年来累计增加近50%,认为负担不可持续。 Delaware County residents protested a proposed 19% property tax increase, the third consecutive year of significant hikes, at a council meeting, citing cumulative rises of nearly 50% over recent years and calling the burden unsustainable. 增加额将使平均255 000美元的住宅的税单每年增加约188美元。 The increase would add about $188 annually to the tax bill for an average $255,000 home. 县级官员说,尽管过去曾作出削减成本的努力,但为了解决结构性赤字和在耗尽大流行病救济资金后维持服务,有必要增加资金。 County officials say the rise is necessary to address a structural deficit and maintain services after exhausting pandemic relief funds, despite past cost-cutting efforts. 公开听讯定于12月8日举行,最后表决预计在12月10日举行。 Public hearings are set for December 8, with a final vote expected on December 10.