Taxes are going up in towns all across Delaware County.

It’s the trickle-down theory – in reverse. With the economy tanking, revenues are down, expenses are up.

Delaware County is not immune.

The county budget calls for a tax hike.

Tonight is the public’s chance to air their views on the county spending plan. Routinely the county holds these sessions and of course the public stays away in droves.

I will be interested to see how many people show up tonight.

The hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. on the second floor of the County Government Building in Media, 201 W. Front St.