HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP BUDGET DUE FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL ON MONDAY

Hempfield Supervisors are looking over two versions of the 2026 budget, with one due for preliminary approval on Monday.  The Trib reports that one version keeps property taxes at 3 mills, but the other would double the taxes to create a revenue stream for the fire department.  The board considered the same proposal in 2024.  Property taxes have not been raised since 1990.  If the 3-mill fire tax is approved, that revenue would solely fund the $1.95 million public safety department and allow officials to reallocate the existing 3 mills into other areas.