Multiple news sources report on Delaware County, Pennsylvania's proposed 23-24% property tax increase for its 2025 budget. The increase, driven by inflation and dwindling pandemic relief funds, faces significant public backlash. County officials cite rising costs and years of stagnant revenue as justification, while residents demand budget cuts and criticize past spending decisions. A proposal to sell the county's wastewater system to offset the tax hike is under consideration, but its feasibility and impact remain debated.Sources for this podcast include:CBS 3: YouTube ChannelCBS News: County in Philadelphia suburbs proposes 23% property tax increase amid financial challengesDelco.Today: Delaware County Budget May Come With 23 Percent Tax HikeDelaware County Press Release: Delaware County Proposes Budget to Fix Historic Deficits and Build for the FutureDelaware Valley Journal: Delaware County facing $76 million budget deficit — 28 percent tax increase proposedDelaware Valley Journal: Delaware County proposes 23% tax increase, one council member calls it a fiscal ‘crisis’Daily Times: ‘Not a happy time’: Delaware County weighs 23.8% tax increaseDaily Times: Delaware County Council gets earful from residents on proposed nearly 24% tax increaseFox 29 Philadelphia: Hear from furious Delco residents over proposed significant real estate tax increasePhiladelphia Inquirer: Delaware County considers 23% property tax increase as COVID-19 relief dollars run outSupport the showDisclaimer:This podcast's audio overviews are AI-generated (and the voices you hear are too), which may occasionally produce errors or audio glitches. Take everything with a grain of salt, although we review each episode for quality. Additionally, Muni Matters (currently) has no control over the tone, vocal inflections, 'emotions', or perceived biases of the AI hosts. For critical information, always consult official sources. The audio overviews are not a comprehensive or objective view of a topic, but simply a reflection of the sources we provide the AI. Audio Overviews are only in English at this moment.

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