Jefferson Council advances 2026 budget despite record tax increases. Administrator Debi Millikin reported the budget began $2 million in deficit; after cutting $1,458,702, the township faces garbage tax increase of $22.95 (6.85 percent), municipal tax of $105.19 (3.74 percent), and library tax of
Jefferson Council adopts affordable housing and inclusionary zoning ordinances amid state aid requests. Council President Josh Kalish and the Township Council approved Ordinance #26-04 establishing nine Inclusionary Overlay Zones requiring 20 percent affordable housing set-asides in multifamily
Jefferson Township Council approves 2026 budget with $237 average tax increase. Administrator Debi Millikin and CFO Bill Eagen presented the budget, which began with $2.4 million in fixed-cost increases and faced lower revenues than the prior year. The preliminary municipal tax increase was $193
Jefferson Township Council adopts salary ordinance, awards seven resolutions in single meeting. Council President Josh Kalish led unanimous adoption of Ordinance #26-02 establishing pay ranges for construction and health/welfare positions and $35 payments for board minutes. The Council approved a
Jefferson Council awards five-year solid waste contract to Blue Diamond Disposal. The $16.531 million garbage collection agreement, the lowest of two bids, begins March 1, 2026, and includes twice-weekly trash pickup, once-weekly recycling, and seasonal vegetative waste services; the first-year
Jefferson Township Council reorganized for 2026, electing Josh Kalish as Council President and Mrs. Garruto as Vice President, while tabling four professional services contracts for future consideration. Council President Kalish outlined three key priorities: addressing township challenges,
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