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In February, commissioners Kelly Neiderer and Jean Foschi approved a 2024 budget that increased the county tax rate by 15% to 2.524 mills. Gary Eichelberger voted against the budget and
While Jean Foschi blamed state lawmakers for not adequately funding services the county has to offer, Gary Eichelberger said it was spending that led to the issues.
The three commissioners pointed to collaboration at all government levels and pressuring state lawmakers for funding as ways to help with funding issues.
In light of a looming budget deficit, Cumberland County commissioners plan to reexamine the goal of having 30,000 acres of prime farmland preserved by 2030.