County Executive John Stoffa submitted a proposed 2008 budget that held the line on taxes according to an article in the Morning Call (read it here).
The biggest news for homeowners, in addition to there being no tax increase (each $50,000 in assessment is roughly $540 in tax), is the statement by Stoffa that there will not be a countywide reassessment next year because there is not enough Council support for it.
The big news for future employees of the County is that after 12/31/08, new hires will not be given lifetime health care benefits. While Lehigh County ended the practice 20 years ago, Northampton continues to provide the benefit.
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