Why Taxes Were Raised in Central Bucks School District — And Why It Matters for the Community - Bucks County Beacon

Why Taxes Were Raised in Central Bucks School District — And Why It Matters for the Community - Bucks County Beacon

Let’s be honest: no one wants to raise taxes – not you, not me. I live here too. I’m a homeowner, a taxpayer, and a parent. I feel the same financial pressures you do. But I also believe in transparency and responsibility. That’s why I want to explain why the current Central Bucks School Board raised taxes by 5.3% last year and is proposing another 5.93% this year. These aren’t easy decisions, but they are necessary ones. The truth is, we’re pay…