2026 Municipal Budget Introduction
Summary
The outgoing council adopted the 2026 budget with a 2.3% municipal tax increase rather than defer to the incoming administration. Members Weimmer and Carroll initially favored delaying but were warned delay could mean unpaid salaries, delayed tax bills, and personal state fines.
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
About a 2.3% municipal tax increase, with $100.4 million raised in local taxes for municipal purposes.
City employees get guaranteed paychecks and residents keep stable services and a relatively modest tax increase.
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Bayonne City Council — 2026-06-17
The outgoing council adopted the 2026 budget with a 2.3% municipal tax increase rather than defer to the incoming administration. Members Weimmer and Carroll initially favored delaying but were warned delay could mean unpaid salaries, delayed tax bills, and personal state fines.
Bayonne City Council — 2026-05-13
The budget was introduced with a public hearing June 10 — the document that sets the tax rate for the year.
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