There will be no property tax increase for New Castle residents.
That’s the word from County Executive Tom Gordon who presented his $267 million operating budget which is an increase of around 4 percent over last year.
In the operating budget Gordon has proposed $184 million for the general fund.
It constitutes a 6 percent increase which is due to higher salary and benefits cost.
The Wilmington News Journal reports that local officials believe revenue form building permits and other fees will be sufficient to meet budgetary needs.
