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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Easton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
$12 million loan via Redevelopment Authority lease-back
The city plans to lease police headquarters to the Redevelopment Authority and lease it back — a legal workaround to borrow $12 million and replace its TRAN, buying breathing room while the water authority gets going. Council wants the repayment numbers first.
City Budget and Water Authority Agreement
The mayor says the budget is still in flux, but a pending deal with Easton Suburban Water Authority could let the city lower or wipe out three budget line items — good news if it keeps a proposed tax increase smaller.
2026 CDBG Budget Allocations
Council reviewed and approved roughly $1 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funding, directing increased funds toward affordable housing acquisition and rehabilitation.
Strategic Financial Management Plan (STMP)
Consultants from PFM presented a comprehensive multi-year financial plan, noting Easton's strong fiscal health while highlighting modest projected deficits and the need for ongoing cost management.
Senior Property Tax Rebate Program
Council debated whether to offer property tax relief to seniors using savings from hybrid police vehicles. While supporters championed helping older residents, critics worried it was premature given future budget deficits.