Council passes emergency ordinance to place 0.5% income-tax levy for police and fire on May ballot The Newark City Council passed Ordinance 25-48, declaring an emergency to put a half-percent municipal income tax dedicated to police and fire on the May primary ballot. Supporters said the revenue is needed after operating cuts; some members sought clearer, simpler ballot language.

Newark City Council has taken a bold step by placing a 0.5% income tax levy for police and fire protection on the May ballot, but not everyone is convinced it's enough to solve the city's budget woes.

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Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud announced new municipal tax schedules for 2025, requiring property owners to pay by January 6, 2026, to avoid penalties. This move aims to support infrastructure amid Lebanon's economic struggles. #Beirut #Lebanon #MunicipalTax

#MunicipalTax Unveiling the impacts of the tax reforms, local businesses are already recalibrating. In Dessie, hotel operator Mohammed Bekele faces a quadrupled waste management fee, displaying the direct financial impact on the services sector.

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#MunicipalTax Each city and town in Amhara regional State is categorized — from metropolitan hubs to developing towns — meeting tailored tariff rates that mark service quality and local demand.

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#MunicipalTax In the diverse towns of Amhara Regional State, a fiscal evolution is underway. Local authorities began enforcing a newly revised tariff structure across municipalities such as Bahir Dar, Dessie, and Gonder.

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