— Jeff Ward, Lehigh Valley News Briefs
Northampton County Council has set five dates for hearings on County Executive’s Lamont G. McClure’s 2025 budget.
McClure will present his seventh budget at 2 p.m. Wednesday in council chambers on the third floor of the government center in Easton. Five of his past six spending plans have kept taxes unchanged, and one reduced the property tax.
The budget unveiling will be broadcast on the county’s YouTube channel.
County Council will review the budget during five hearings, each held at 4:30 p.m. in council chambers.
Oct. 9: General government
Oct. 23: Department of Community and Economic Development, Public Works, Capital Projects and Capital Improvement Plans
Nov. 6: Court System and Corrections
Nov. 13: Human Services
Nov. 26: Budget Amendments
Last year, McClure presented a $582.5 million spending plan for 2024. His proposal was approved by council with minor changes.
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