Taxes in Depew are some of the highest taxes in Western New York. Village growth is generally stagnant and its infrastructure continues to age. The politicians in Depew have paid for ever increasing cost of village government by contininually raising taxes, raising fees and, increasing village debt. There is no strategic long range plan.
Since 2003,
Spending has gone up by about $5 million to $14.53 million
Tax levy has gone from $4.9 million to $9.14 million, an 86% increase
Fees to its residents and business have continued to rise and expand
Village debt has gone from $1.87 million to $8.24 million, a 440% increase.