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Tax cuts, big housing investment, highlight Parker's new, $6.7 billion city budget proposal


Published on 2025-03-13 19:40:51 - Audacy
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  • Mayor Cherelle Parker's new $6.7 billion budget proposal features major cuts to some of the city's marquee taxes while also funding a massive expansion of housing investment citywide. City Council will now debate before a final approval vote in June.

Mayor Parker of Philadelphia has proposed a $6.7 billion city budget for the upcoming fiscal year, focusing on tax cuts and significant investments in housing. Key highlights include a $100 million allocation for housing initiatives, with $10 million specifically for addressing homelessness. The budget also proposes a tax cut for businesses, reducing the wage tax by 7% and the business income and receipts tax by 17%, aiming to make Philadelphia more competitive. Additionally, the budget plans to increase funding for the police department by $36 million to enhance public safety, and it includes a $25 million boost for the Community College of Philadelphia. This proposal comes amidst a projected $334 million surplus, which will be used to fund these initiatives without increasing property taxes.

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