PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) – County Executive Rich Fitzgerald issued a statement on the 2021 budget, sayings it "holds the line on taxes."
"I appreciate County Council's swift and diligent work on the 2021 budget. In such a challenge budgetary time, our work has resulted in a budget that holds the line on taxes, reduces our operating budget, and still invests in our roads, bridges, parks, workforce, technology, and quality of life."
For the 19th time in 20 years, the budget has been set with no increase in the property tax millage rate.
"It is the work done by County Manager William D. McKain CPA, Budget Director Mary Soroka and our department heads that has allowed us to support ongoing budget needs and new initiatives without any increase in our property tax rate.
"Because of the current bond market climate, we have been able to continue to invest in our infrastructure at the local level – an investment that is absolutely necessary in this economy, and as we rebound from the impact of this pandemic on our county, state and country.
"I'm proud of the work that all of our county employees have done to continue providing resources and services that our residents rely upon during trying times."
