Upper Darby Township · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Upper Darby public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Debt Reimbursement Resolution for Real Property Acquisition
The township is issuing new general obligation bonds to fund capital improvement projects and refinancing older 2021 debt to save on interest. Residents questioned the exact financial impacts, interest rate caps, and the lack of a bond rating during public hearings.
Proposed FY2027 Township Budget and Fee Increases
The township proposed a $97.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027 that keeps real estate taxes flat but introduces a $100 increase to annual trash fees and a 30% sewer fee hike to establish self-sustaining enterprise funds. Residents and council members questioned the long-term sustainability and impact on fixed-income homeowners.