BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Property owners in Bethlehem could be paying more in taxes next year.

Mayor J. William Reynolds delivered his 2027 budget address this morning at ArtsQuest’s new Creative Factory, and the spending plan includes a nearly 3% tax hike.

Reynolds also said that recycling fees would be raised.

The mayor touted park improvements made this year, additions to the city’s fire department and EMS squad, and investments in its police department.

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