Expiration of the tripled local services tax
Summary
The $52 local services tax, tripled under special legislation, expires after 2029 and is worth about $3.5 million a year to the city. Council discussed lobbying Harrisburg for a statewide $52 option so Scranton doesn't lose the revenue.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Losing the tripled LST would remove about $3.5 million a year from the operating budget.
Everyone who works in the city, since the tax funds public safety and services; losing it would hit all taxpayers.
Workers in Scranton pay the $52 tax; its loss could force broader tax increases on residents.
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