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Stafford council adopts resolutions opposing proposed Stay NJ cuts and Senate Bill S-1836
Summary
As part of the consent agenda the council adopted resolutions opposing proposed state cuts to the Stay NJ property tax relief program for seniors and opposing Senate Bill S-1836, which the township said would undermine local land use authority. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously.
Stafford Township Council used its consent agenda on April 28 to adopt policy resolutions opposing two state proposals. The council voted to oppose proposed reductions to the Stay NJ property tax relief program for senior homeowners — specifically the proposed lowering of the qualifying income threshold from $500,000 to $250,000 and the proposed reduction of the maximum Stay NJ benefit from $6,500 to $4,000 — citing potential harm to seniors on fixed incomes.
The council also adopted a resolution opposing Senate Bill S-1836, which the township characterized as legislation that could preempt local planning and zoning authority by permitting higher density development and other changes without adequate municipal oversight. The resolution urged state legislators to reject S-1836 and similar proposals that reduce municipal control over land use planning.
Both resolutions were approved as part of the consent agenda by recorded roll call with all council members voting in favor.
