{"id":135737,"date":"2024-10-02T22:24:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T02:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=135737"},"modified":"2024-10-02T22:24:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T02:24:39","slug":"county-executive-lamont-g-mcclure-unveils-balanced-2025-budget-for-northampton-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=135737","title":{"rendered":"County Executive Lamont G. McClure Unveils Balanced 2025 Budget for Northampton County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In his second term leading the County of Northampton, County Executive Lamont G. McClure presented his seventh budget on Wednesday, October 2, in Council Chambers at the Northampton County Government Center.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed 2025 budget, amounting to $502 million, is balanced in accordance with the Home Rule Charter. The budget reflects a 9% reduction in spending while maintaining essential county services and does not increase real estate taxes, with the tax rate remaining at 10.8 mils for the upcoming year.<\/p>\n<p>Budget priorities outlined by Executive McClure include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Environmental Protection:\u00a0The budget allocates an additional $3 million for the protection of farmland, open space, and environmentally sensitive areas. This investment will combat the proliferation of warehouses and is part of Executive McClure\u2019s commitment to invest $25 million by the end of 2025 in green space preservation.<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare Cost Management:\u00a0The McClure Administration has proposed the establishment of an Employee Health Center to provide cost-effective healthcare solutions, benefitting both employees and taxpayers. The Employee Health Center will reduce the tax burden on residents while delivering essential healthcare services.<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to Gracedale Nursing Home:\u00a0The Administration\u2019s commitment to Gracedale to remain county-owned and county-operated without contributions from the Northampton County General Fund.<\/li>\n<li>Infrastructure Improvements:\u00a0The budget includes plans for upgrades to the county\u2019s aging facilities, prioritizing a new office building and parking deck at the Government Center. These improvements are designed to modernize operations and enhance transparency in services provided to residents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Budget Address is available on the County\u2019s YouTube Channel:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wo6djquab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001naENNYomjZOhvqiMVi0aTvjWxpzj6b8yYcuC9wauje_BCVLgf3ToHwHAm7UAIaMCl9WKeolG2FGJFM1lD0OuU4vranOMv5E5Z4eTDzaFJiUXUopCelxSQYc7P-bYM8Jfp14NM7ehKd0gKEJOcZIfLO1Pp_UH8RfIwM1oYH5rl0zquThs3RX6bm_NL5MIWXIH8FBmRTcJeH8=&amp;c=k5qfJCqHz_Xhk_STQiCaCoF9WfDstTTiYtnZw8zQmZhLmJQOuKsKGg==&amp;ch=4cPRty2gHPMpSM18_R5TpLBe650Mkgf4M4xM2NmM76ooLRJUhgXg_Q==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wo6djquab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001naENNYomjZOhvqiMVi0aTvjWxpzj6b8yYcuC9wauje_BCVLgf3ToHwHAm7UAIaMCl9WKeolG2FGJFM1lD0OuU4vranOMv5E5Z4eTDzaFJiUXUopCelxSQYc7P-bYM8Jfp14NM7ehKd0gKEJOcZIfLO1Pp_UH8RfIwM1oYH5rl0zquThs3RX6bm_NL5MIWXIH8FBmRTcJeH8%3D%26c%3Dk5qfJCqHz_Xhk_STQiCaCoF9WfDstTTiYtnZw8zQmZhLmJQOuKsKGg%3D%3D%26ch%3D4cPRty2gHPMpSM18_R5TpLBe650Mkgf4M4xM2NmM76ooLRJUhgXg_Q%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728000653449000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17AVWLCnfAhUb4RaSdIHBV\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/<wbr \/>channel\/<wbr \/>UCYbPLqdMR1dkl9R95Rlq8rw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0$502 million\u00a02025 Proposed Budget is available on the Fiscal Affairs website:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wo6djquab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001naENNYomjZOhvqiMVi0aTvjWxpzj6b8yYcuC9wauje_BCVLgf3ToH6hNg1a6TpZFSxkIx0fz103K1Lf-ffo4CAeBzBRgmQdayWTIk6oiQrItTeJwMhu3DhN5TTyfBCrR2DVsOjMggB4EYZO_lVZ8lKhrGjNR72wzbXCAVyjMEvE=&amp;c=k5qfJCqHz_Xhk_STQiCaCoF9WfDstTTiYtnZw8zQmZhLmJQOuKsKGg==&amp;ch=4cPRty2gHPMpSM18_R5TpLBe650Mkgf4M4xM2NmM76ooLRJUhgXg_Q==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/wo6djquab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001naENNYomjZOhvqiMVi0aTvjWxpzj6b8yYcuC9wauje_BCVLgf3ToH6hNg1a6TpZFSxkIx0fz103K1Lf-ffo4CAeBzBRgmQdayWTIk6oiQrItTeJwMhu3DhN5TTyfBCrR2DVsOjMggB4EYZO_lVZ8lKhrGjNR72wzbXCAVyjMEvE%3D%26c%3Dk5qfJCqHz_Xhk_STQiCaCoF9WfDstTTiYtnZw8zQmZhLmJQOuKsKGg%3D%3D%26ch%3D4cPRty2gHPMpSM18_R5TpLBe650Mkgf4M4xM2NmM76ooLRJUhgXg_Q%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728000653449000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0u6kHGdELk4YmW00YIe986\">https:\/\/www.norcopa.gov\/<wbr \/>fiscal-reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The budget now goes to Council.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nCounty of Northampton<br \/>\n669 Washington Street<br \/>\nEaston, PA 18042<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northamptoncounty.org\/\">https:\/\/www.northamptoncounty.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In his second term leading the County of Northampton, County Executive Lamont G. 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