Slatington residents won’t have to dig any deeper into their wallets next year.

On a 6-1 vote, borough council on Monday adopted the 2023 budget with no increase in the municipal tax rate.

Councilman Jeffrey Hausman was opposed.

Borough Manager Dan Stevens noted that there will also be no increases in the water, sewer or garbage rates as well.

Next year’s spending plan leaves the millage rate at 6.2 mills.

Wages

Also on Monday, council approved a resolution providing for the wages of certain employees of the borough.

Stevens said full-time office employees will receive an increase the same as the Service Employees International Union, while part-time employees will receive a 2% increase. That does not include the borough’s part-time police officers.