Jackson Township residents will see no increase in the municipal tax rate in 2026 after the Township Council approved Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s proposed budget during Tuesday night’s council meeting.

The adopted budget maintains township services, avoids layoffs, and preserves staffing levels while keeping municipal taxes flat for the coming year, according to township officials.

The budget’s approval follows several months of review by the mayor’s administration, which examined expenditures and sought cost-saving measures in an effort to balance the budget without increasing the tax burden on residents.

Mayor Kuhn said the administration focused on identifying efficiencies and scrutinizing expenses while ensuring that essential services would continue uninterrupted.

“At a time when the cost of living continues to rise, my administration made a promise to our residents that we would do everything possible to protect their hard-earned tax dollars,” Kuhn said. “We challenged every expense, looked for efficiencies, and made thoughtful decisions to ensure we could deliver a budget with no tax increase while preserving the services our community relies upon.”

Township officials said the budget does not include service reductions or employee layoffs and allows Jackson to continue providing the services residents depend on while maintaining financial stability.

Kuhn credited township administrators, department heads, and council members for their work throughout the budget process, describing the spending plan as an example of fiscal discipline and responsible government.

“We did not balance this budget on the backs of taxpayers, nor did we do it through layoffs or service cuts,” Kuhn said. “We rolled up our sleeves, challenged every expense, found efficiencies, and delivered results.”

Officials said the administration will continue focusing on maintaining services, supporting township employees, and managing taxpayer dollars responsibly as Jackson moves forward through 2026.

The approved budget results in a 0% municipal tax increase for Jackson Township residents while preserving township services and workforce levels.