Tax increase, utility rate hike included in proposed Goldsboro budget

When members of the Goldsboro City Council meet Monday to discuss the recommended 2021-22 budget, they will have to decide whether or not to approve a tax hike.

The complete spending plan, which includes a 3-cent tax increase, can be accessed by clicking here.

The budget also includes a recommended 15-percent utility rate hike.

Approval of the rate increases has the potential to jar local residents, as they are already facing a property tax increase approved by Wayne County commissioners Tuesday.

Council members are set to meet Monday at 3 p.m. in Council Chambers.

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