Article: No tax hike for MT rec center; Responding to public opposition, majority of Manheim Township Commissioners say they will vote tonight to hold off on construction of Overlook facility until fund-raising pays off

A majority of Manheim Township commissioners is poised to reject the idea of raising taxes to finance construction of a multimillion- dollar community center.

In interviews this morning, three of the five commissioners said they will vote tonight against the Manheim Township School District's proposal to build a competitive swimming pool at the township-owned Overlook Foundation property.

Such a move, the three commissioners said, would require a local real estate tax increase -- something a majority of residents are unwilling to accept.

"The Overlook Foundation, since its start, has worked with presumption that its funding would be through gifts and grants and other contributions -- but not ...

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