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Residents press council on fire department finances, audit and local projects; consent agenda passes
Summary
During the July 9 public comment period residents raised concerns about the Long Branch Fire Department raffle, the city audit, tax abatements and a newly created community outreach manager position. The council closed public participation and approved the consent agenda and resolutions by unanimous roll call.
Several residents used the July 9 public comment period to press the council on a range of concerns, including alleged problems with the Long Branch Fire Department’s raffle funds, the city audit and tax abatements. After public comment the council approved the consent agenda by unanimous roll call.
Vincent Lepore told the council he had attended neighboring municipal meetings and credited West Long Branch for tabling a resolution related to that town’s fire department. Lepore then raised multiple criticisms…
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