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Schortens in a financial trap: district levy rises to record high!
In 2025, the city of Schortens will be confronted with increasing district levies and a budget deficit of 1.8 million euros.
Schortens in a financial trap: district levy rises to record high!
The city of Schortens is faced with a significant financial burden after the district council decided to increase the district levy. This measure means that the city's budget deficit increases from around 992,000 euros to around 1.8 million euros. According to reports from NWZ Online The increase in the district levy is three points, so that the rate increases from 72 to 75 points. Each point of the levy costs Schortens around 270,000 euros.
In total, the city will pay around 20 million euros to the district, which is the largest individual item in the city's budget. Mayor Gerhard Böhling has announced that he will prepare a supplementary budget to reduce the emerging deficit. Further financial burdens arise from the necessary funds for primary schools and the renovation of the fire stations in Schortens and Accum.
Difficult financial situations require support
Investment debt is expected to increase in many municipalities as mandatory and voluntary tasks must continue to be covered despite rising costs. A financing deficit of an estimated 13.8 billion euros in Baden-Württemberg shows how urgently support from the state and federal government is needed. Without this support, it could be difficult for many municipalities to maintain their ability to act.