Paterson Could Be Facing Hefty Tax Hike To Cover Schools

PATERSON, N.J. -- Residents in Paterson could be faced with a 27 percent property tax hike to uphold the school budget and satisfy a shortfall, reports nj.com.

Superintendent of Paterson School District Donnie Evans
Photo Credit: *Paterson Schools*

Cindy Capitani

03/04/2016 6:35 p.m.

A $45 million budget gap is facing the district this year after a $50 million deficit last year, reports nj.com.

Paterson cut 175 teaching jobs last year in a cost cutting effort, reports nj.com.

It has been more than a decade since the tax levy has been raised, according to nj.com.

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