21 results for “tax revenue”
21 results for “tax revenue”
The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Hazleton City Hall with seven members present: Chairperson Allison Keegan, Vice Chairperson Rossanna Gabriel, and members Philip Bonafair, Thomas Bruno, Jeffrey Cusat, Joseph Yannuzzi, and Joseph Zeller III. The agenda included approval of June 24, 2026 meeting minutes and continuation of a solicitors' presentation on a proposed Accountability, Conduct, and Ethics Article. Old business items addressed a Taxpayer Protection Tax Revenue Growth Rate, determination of a preamble process, public meeting discussion, and translation services. The meeting included provisions for public and member comments.
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The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on April 22, 2026, at 5:02 PM to review draft articles of a proposed Home Rule Charter. The Commission, with six of seven members present, approved April 15 meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed updated drafts of Article II (City Council) and Article VI (Other Appointed Officials) prepared by PEL Consultants. New business focused on Article VII (Ordinances) and Article VIII (Budget and Finance), with updated drafts to be provided at the next meeting on May 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Public commenter David Dominguez raised questions about the proposed Controller position, revenue incentives for municipalities, and tax collection methods, noting that tax collection would be handled by an outside firm.
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The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 18, 2025, to discuss potential adoption of a Home Rule Charter, with six of seven commissioners present. Mayor Panto of Easton (population 30,504, annual budget $74 million) presented details on Easton's 2008 Home Rule Charter adoption, which expanded its city council from 5 to 7 members and enabled alternative revenue sources beyond property taxes. Jim Perry, President of Hazleton City Council with 11 years of service, testified that the current government structure limits revenue to property taxes and that a Home Rule Charter would provide options such as earned income tax to support city services. Commissioners Tom Bruno and Joe Zeller expressed support for pursuing a Home Rule Charter based on the need for alternative revenue mechanisms and community benefit, while the Commission heard a presentation from Pennsylvania Economy League consultant Fred Redding on the charter drafting process.
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This is an agenda for a City of Oakland Budget Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Council Chambers. The seven-member Commission, comprising Mandela Bliss, Larisa Casillas, Mike Forbes, Ben Gould, Mike Petouhoff, Jane Yang, and Stephisha Ycoy-Walton, will address commissioner appointments and elections, review the adopted FY25-27 budget, and consider a Council Finance & Management Committee report on options to raise an additional ongoing $40 million in General Purpose Fund revenues. The agenda also includes discussion of a Community Engagement Ad Hoc assessment on the 2025-2027 budget process and a Consolidated Fiscal Policy amendment recommendation regarding real estate transfer tax revenues. The Finance Department will provide updates, and the public may observe via KTOP Granicus, Zoom webinar, or in person.
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