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Residents press council on ARPA transfers, Trenton Water Works, inspections and body cameras for inspectors

Trenton City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Public commenters pressed council about ARPA funds routed to Mercer County for Eagle Tavern, urged greater transparency on Trenton Water Works and called for mandatory body‑worn cameras for city inspectors as a check on housing and code enforcement.

During public comment, multiple residents urged greater transparency and accountability in city finances and property management, and asked for policy changes to protect tenants.

Caroline Clark questioned why $750,000 in ARPA funds would be routed to Mercer County for Eagle Tavern work rather than spent directly in Trenton, calling the transfer 'regionalization' and arguing it could remove local control and oversight. Several other…

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