WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE 2026 BUDGET

Westmoreland County Commissioners approved the 2026 budget at yesterday’s meeting, which holds the line on property taxes.  The Trib reports that property taxes will remain at 28.8 mills, with a nearly $15 million shortfall offset by surplus funds.  That budget deficit was double before commissioners cut it down through personnel cuts, the postponement of capital projects and reallocation of capital funds.