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 Channel
• CBS News: County in Philadelphia suburbs proposes 23% property tax increase amid financial challenges
• Delco.Today: Delaware County Budget May Come With 23 Percent Tax Hike
• Delaware County Press Release: Delaware County Proposes Budget to Fix Historic Deficits and Build for the Future
• Delaware Valley Journal: Delaware County facing $76 million budget deficit — 28 percent tax increase proposed
• Delaware 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 increase
• Daily Times: Delaware County Council gets earful from residents on proposed nearly 24% tax increase
• Fox 29 Philadelphia: Hear from furious Delco residents over proposed significant real estate tax increase
• Philadelphia Inquirer: Delaware County considers 23% property tax increase as COVID-19 relief dollars run out

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