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Lackawanna County commissioner says county probably won't raise taxes next year

After raising property taxes 33% in 2025, Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan said he expects the commissioners to present a 2026 budget that keeps taxes the same.

PFM Group Consulting Managing Director Gordon Mann reviews his company's 163-page report for improving Lackawanna County's finances during a presentation March 6, 2025, at the county Government Center.

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Consultant: Lackawanna County should aim to avoid double-digit property tax hikes

Borys Krawczeniuk | WVIA News

PFM Group Consulting Managing Director Gordon Mann outlined measures to restore financial health at a public presentation at the county Government Center.

PFM Consulting Group Managing Director Gordon Mann explains the influence of health insurance cost on Lackawanna County's budget during a presentation Oct. 3, 2024 on fixing the county's financial problems.

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Lackawanna County faces long, hard road back to financial health, consultant says

Borys Krawczeniuk | WVIA News

County taxpayers face a property tax increase of at least 1.75 mills next year just to pay for new borrowing.

PFM Group Consulting Project Manager Gordon Mann reviews Lackawanna County's financial picture during a meeting Aug. 15, 2024 at the Government Center in downtown Scranton. Mann and County Commissioner Bill Gaughan said the county likely will have to raise property taxes next year and borrow money to clear any year-end deficit.

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Lackawanna County property owners "very likely" face 2nd straight tax hike

Borys Krawczeniuk | WVIA News

County officials don't know how much taxes will rise, but the county plans measures to trim an estimated $11.3 million year-end deficit and will borrow to cover at least part of that.