Koblenz plans tax increase: municipal council warns of fifth crisis!

Koblenz plans tax increase: municipal council warns of fifth crisis!

in Koblenz it gets serious: the tax rate is to be raised from 118 to 122 percent! Community maker Andreas Wanzenried (independent) explains that this painful decision is essential to stabilize the municipal finances. Despite this increase, the municipal council expects around CHF 830,000 for 2025. A financial disaster that threatens for the third time in a row!

The discussion about the tax increase has been going on for years. Wanzenried emphasizes that finances have not been healthy since his 2010 election. The tax revenue has not developed as hoped for in the past two years. Neither the new buildings nor the expected commercial feedback have brought the hoped -for income. "That's why we had to be active now," said Wanzenried. On November 21, the winter community will decide on the municipal council's application.

high expenses and lack of income

The high expenditure excess is primarily due to massive expenses in the education and social area as well as the administration. Wanzenried explains that the municipality needs more taxpayers to increase the income. He sees great potential in the vacant property of the former office chair manufacturer Giroflex. In order to attract newcomers, however, suitable areas must first be opened up - a process that could still take years.

The tax increase is only a first step. Wanzenried announces that the municipality must continue to save and generate additional income. An increase in the tax rate to 126 percent could be necessary in the future to apply for supplementary contributions to the canton. Talks about possible cooperation with other communities are already running to reduce costs and to improve the financial situation.