lodging tax

Newark’s non-police expenditures decreased by $500 thousand last year, but police costs increased by $1.9 million, largely due to salaries.

Councilmembers appeared amenable to both raising the maximum lodging tax and levying a tax on retail alcohol sales.

Council voted 5-2 in favor of the measure but needed six votes.

The city’s budget went up $1.4 million in 2026 despite non-police spending decreasing by about half a million dollars.

Kent County Levy Court commissioners are hearing from some concerned residents about a lodging tax that would send revenue to a nonprofit.Legislation…