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Mayor Walker: school levy, not municipal rate, drove most of recent tax increase
Summary
Mayor Debbie Walker of Old Bridge told residents the recent jump in property tax bills is largely due to a 14.21% rise in the school tax levy, which she said accounts for about 63% of a typical property tax bill; the municipal rate rose 2.43%.
Mayor Debbie Walker of Old Bridge addressed residents about recent property tax bills, saying the largest portion of the increase was driven by school taxes. "It's important to note that the largest portion of the increase is driven by school taxes, which account for approximately 63% of the total property tax bill," Walker said. She gave a specific figure for the school levy: "The school tax levy rose by 14.21% this year," and added that the municipal tax rate increased by "only 2.43%," which she framed as evidence of the township's fiscal restraint.
Walker emphasized that the Board of Education operates as a separate government entity and that the township controls only the municipal portion of property tax bills. She directed residents seeking more detailed information on the school budget to contact the Board of Education at (732) 566-1000. Walker also noted her personal stake in the issue: she said she is "also a senior citizen and a tax payer," and concluded by saying, "I hope this clears up some confusion. Thank you."
