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17 meeting would likely be approved at the Dec. Since it’s unlikely any board member would change their vote, the recommendation for a tax increase from the Nov. Had all 14 members been present, the vote on the tax increase would likely have ended up a seven-to-seven tie and it would not have passed.Īccording to some township officials, this would have been the first time Lower Merion has ever raised taxes without a majority of all 14 commissioners voting to support it. 17 meeting early, leading to a six-to-seven vote to support the tax increase. At the same time, one board member had to leave the Nov. Those circumstances included a seven-to-seven board split over whether or not to increase taxes.

So why did the board decide to change its collective mind on increasing taxes?Īn odd set of circumstances led to the passing of a tax hike. 17 to advertise the three-percent property tax increase.īy rescinding the tax hike advertisement vote, the board was left with a motion presented by the staff to advertise a tax rate without the increase.

LOWER MERION – Two weeks after approving a motion that could have led to a three-percent tax increase, Lower Merion commissioners decided to hit the reset button.Īt its most recent committee meetings, the Lower Merion Board of Commissioners approved a motion that rescinded a vote they took Nov.

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