Revised South Strabane Budget Includes Big Cuts

South Strabane Township Supervisors held their second special meeting in a week concerning the reopened 2026 budget. After a three hour workshop on Monday, supervisors previewed the new spending plan. The current budget calls for $8.772 million in revenue and $8.738 million in expenditures. The revised plan calls for $8.501 million in revenues and $8.487 million in expenditures. According to supervisor Zack Morgan, errors in calculations were discovered and adjusted to accurately reflect revenues. Morgan says that there were two major factors, building permit fees are split between the township and consulting firm Code.Sys. That makes up $120,000 in decreased revenue. Morgan also stated that Act 13 monies that were calculated at $250,000 are more likely to be in the range of $180,000. Morgan said that even though all departments will see an increase in funding, the township will lay off one employee and cease funding the Parks and Recreation department. The layoff will be for an administrative assistant/emergency services specialist that also supports the township with other administrative tasks. Fire Chief Jordan Cramer calls the layoff a blow to his department that will create more stress to his staff. Lois Gnagey, vice chairperson of the Parks and Recreation department is mad because the residents will not have Community Day, Easter Egg Hunts, Breakfast with Santa or bus trips that are popular with adults. The new budget will be available for inspection after the January 27 voting meeting. Supervisors plan to hold a special voting meeting on February 11 to formally adopt the new budget.