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Elmwood Park council introduces 2025 budget after tie is broken by mayor; some council members say they lacked CFO briefing
Summary
The Elmwood Park Mayor and Council introduced the borough's 2025 municipal budget and an ordinance to "cap bank" unused appropriations on March 20, 2025; the budget introduction passed after Mayor Colette broke a 3-3 tie. Several council members said they had not had a briefing with the borough's chief financial officer and urged further review.
The Elmwood Park Mayor and Council voted to introduce the borough's 2025 municipal budget and to introduce an ordinance allowing the municipality to exceed appropriation limits and establish a so-called "cap bank" during the March 20 meeting; the formal budget hearing was set for 7 p.m. April 17, 2025 at the Municipal Building.
Council members approved the motion to introduce the ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (ordinance 25-6). The introduction of the municipal budget (resolution R-101-25) passed after an initial tie; Mayor Colette cast the deciding vote in favor after a 3-3 council split.
Why it matters: Introducing the budget starts the formal public review period and sets a public hearing where taxpayers may comment. Several council members said they opposed introducing the budget without a prior briefing…
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