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Southampton Committee introduces 2026 budget, schedules public hearing for April 21
Summary
Township Administrator Brandon Umba presented the 2026 budget in draft; the Committee introduced the budget and set a public hearing for April 21, 2026, while Mayor Raftery said the plan carries no tax increase.
The Southampton Township Committee introduced the proposed 2026 municipal budget at its March 10 meeting and set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026.
Township Administrator Brandon Umba presented a PowerPoint overview of the draft budget and told attendees the draft will be posted online after the Committee formally introduces the budget. The Committee adopted Resolutions 2026-33 (authorizing the budget to be read by title only), 2026-34 (introduction and approval on first reading and authorization for publication), and 2026-35 (authorizing the DCA-required 2026 self‑examination). The roll call to introduce and publish the budget was unanimous.
Mayor William Raftery said the proposed 2026 budget was prepared with no tax increase. A resident, Caryn Hargrave, asked when the presentation would be available; Administrator Umba replied the draft would be posted online following introduction and the public hearing will be advertised as required.
What happens next: The Committee set a public hearing on the 2026 budget for April 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Committee Meeting Room; the DCA self‑examination was authorized and the administrative process for notices and public comment will proceed in line with municipal law.
Actions taken: Resolutions 2026-33 through 2026-35 were adopted to introduce the budget, authorize publication and complete the required self‑examination procedures. The Committee did not adopt the final budget at this meeting; that will occur after the scheduled public hearing.
