Vernon. Facing rising health insurance and pension costs, Anthony Rossi and Vernon Township Council began shaping a 2026 working budget that currently proposes a 13.3% tax increase, with officials aiming to trim it as discussions continue.
Officials in Vernon Township face headwinds as they begin discussions on the 2026 budget.
“Obligations like steep increases in health insurance, pension increases and three years of zero tax increases before last year’s 7 percent increase are driving 2026 budget issues,” Mayor Anthony Rossi said at Monday...