Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pennsauken public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in taxes budget
Veteran Tax Exemptions and Refunds
A new policy makes the township cancel taxes effective from the exemption date when a totally disabled veteran's application is approved, giving qualifying veterans their full relief.
2026 Municipal Budget Amendment
The township approved letting its 2026 budget grow up to 3% instead of the state's 2% cap, banking the difference for future years. It gives Pennsauken more room to fund services without an immediate tax bill decision.
2026 Municipal and Solid Waste Budgets Introduced
Public Works reported the township's trash hauler is dealing with broken machinery at the Camden incinerator, causing pickup delays while Seaside Waste works around the problem.
Estimated tax bills for third quarter 2026
Because the 2026 budget is late, the township will mail estimated tax bills for the third quarter. The anticipated general tax rate is $2.364 per $100 of assessed value — about 4% above last year's levy.
Lawn maintenance contractor change
Yellowstone Landscape flunked out — leaving clippings, missing areas, even mowing over trash — and never signed its $65,768.80 contract. Second-lowest bidder Maple Leaf Lawncare ($80,775) now takes over township lawn care.
Escrow refunds to applicants
The township is returning about $11,264 in planning and zoning escrows to eight applicants, plus a $500 street-opening deposit to HAH Development for completed road repair work on Waldorf Avenue.
Payroll services renewal (PrimePoint LLC)
The township locked in another year of PrimePoint payroll processing under its seven-year contract — up to $95,000 for the year.