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City Council approved the ordinance adopting Allentown’s 2026 budget, incorporating previously approved amendments and retaining a 3.96% tax reduction. The final action excluded a proposed $50 reduction to the solid waste fee; the related budget bill lists the fee at $740.
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The approved budget sets Allentown’s city spending and fund plans for 2026. Residents will see the budget’s 3.96% tax reduction, while the proposed $50 reduction to the solid waste fee was not included in the final action. The minutes do not clearly state the final vote count for the budget ordinance.
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