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Edison council votes to add repeal of rental-inspection ordinance to next meeting amid litigation concerns
Summary
Council voted to add a repeal ordinance for the township’s recent rental-inspection rule to next Wednesday’s agenda after heated debate. Supporters said the rule is impractical and costly; opponents urged caution because the ordinance is already the subject of litigation.
The Edison Township Council voted to add an ordinance repealing the borough’s recent rental-inspection rule to its Wednesday agenda, after an extended debate that laid out enforcement concerns, possible costs to landlords and ongoing litigation.
Councilman Brescher moved to add the repeal for introduction; the motion was seconded and carried on a roll-call vote. The clerk recorded Councilman Brasher voting “yes,” Councilman Coyle “no,” Councilmember Harris “yes,” Councilmember Patil “yes,” Councilmember Schmuel “yes,” and Council President…
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