Kincannon’s $434.1 million budget proposal and the accompanying 50-cent property tax increase get reserved but solid support.
City Budget Vote Looms
Council will take up Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $434.1 million budget and accompanying property tax increase on Tuesday.
Sustaining Services, Raising Taxes
City Mayor Indya Kincannon proposes a 50-cent property tax hike to pay for a budget that would increase pay for city employees.
Enter the Matrix
The city is hiring a California-based consultant to help streamline and improve its development services.
Council OKs Hotel PILOT
A 10-year tax incentive should enable developer Nick Patel to finance a hotel in the Old City near the planned multi-use stadium.
Pension Costs Rising
Providing retirement benefits is growing more expensive. City officials say it’s a matter of keeping promises made to employees.
Budget Under Pressure
Council gets an update on the city’s financial situation and a look at challenges for next year’s budget, particularly pension and personnel costs.
A Windfall Spending Plan
The Kincannon administration wants to fund public safety, infrastructure, housing and more with roughly $22 million in federal pandemic aid.
Policy Appraisal
The city will launch a review of its anti-racism and anti-sexism policies, but without the goal of requiring a zero-tolerance system.
City United on Cities United
Council unanimously approves a contract with a national association of municipalities to build an anti-violence infrastructure.