This is a letter in response to Terry Ahner’s article about Palmerton raising tax by 1 mill. This sounds like very little until you do the math.

The article states the current rate is 11.77 mills. A 1-mill increase is a 8.5% increase. I just received a letter from Social Security that states the cost of living is 1.3%, and that is what my Social Security will increase next year (less the increase in Medicare and the Medicare deductible).

Why am I expected to live on a 1.3% increase but Palmerton needs 8.5%? Just another case of your government at work for you.

Sincerely,

Brent Krock

Palmerton