In a 4-2 vote, Columbia Borough Council hikes tax rate to 10 mills

 

Columbia Borough Council members (L-R): Peter Stahl, Heather Zink, Eric Kauffman, Kelly Murphy, Todd Burgard, Barbara Fisher, and Joanne Geesey 

In a 4-2 vote, Columbia Borough Council approved Ordinance 954 Tuesday night, setting the tax rate for 2025 at 10 mills, an increase of 2 mills, or 25%,  over the previous millage. 

Councilors Peter Stahl and Joanne Geesey voted no to the increase. Councilwoman Barbara Fisher was absent.

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