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The final property value increases from the state show the median residential value hike countywide is 37%, a drop from the original 42% increase order but still a hit for many taxpayers.

West Chester Twp. building new $1.5 million splash playground at Beckett Park

A man's license plate ends up on a thief's car, leading to dozens of tickets.

A man's license plate ends up on a thief's car, leading to dozens of tickets.

About $35.5 million of the townships $51.7 million budget for 2022 is allocated to public safety – or 68.8%.

West Chester Twp. officials plan to spend less in 2021 budget Sue Kiesewetter, Special to The Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK © Sue Kiesewetter/For The Enquirer West Chester Township trustees, from left, Mark Welch, Lee Wong and Ann Becker are seated with township administrator Larry Burks as the 2021 operational budget is presented and discussed. WEST CHESTER TWP. – Officials here are planning to spend $48.1 million this year, a 5% decrease from 2020. “This budget...

and last updated 2021-01-22 11:55:51-05 WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — West Chester Twp. is planning to spend about $48 million this year, which is a 5% decrease from last year but more than anticipated revenues. Revenues are expected to total $46.8 million, and a carryover of $39 million will help balance the budget. Safety services consume the largest portion of the township’s budget at $33.2 million combined for police, fire and EMS. Voters approved new 2-mill levies each for police...