ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mayor Matt Tuerk is adamant his initial 2026 budget proposal — one that calls for a 3.96% property-tax increase and $135 hike in annual trash fees — will take effect as the clock strikes midnight Wednesday night into Thursday.
Council failed Tuesday night to override the mayor’s veto of its budget, which would’ve eliminated the tax raise and maintained the trash-fee increase.
Some council members and the City Council’s solicitor, Maria Montero, said that leaves the city without a 2026 budget for the start of the new year…