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Votes at a glance: first readings, appropriations, contracts and redevelopments approved by Newark council
Summary
At its Jan. 21 meeting the Newark Municipal Council advanced two fossil-fuel ordinances to first reading, adopted emergency appropriations for the 2026 operating budget, approved a set of professional services contracts, and voted to investigate an East Ward redevelopment area; roll calls recorded primarily unanimous 'yes' votes among present members.
The Newark Municipal Council took a series of formal actions on Jan. 21, 2026. Highlights and outcomes below are based on the roll-call votes recorded on the meeting record.
- Fossil-fuel ordinances (agenda items 6f a & 6f b): advanced on first reading to public hearing and second reading. Sponsor recorded as Council President Trump; one member (Kelly) marked absent. (See item advanced at first reading.)
- Temporary emergency appropriations (7r1 a and 7r1 b): Council adopted temporary…
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