2026 Budget Cap Increase to 3.5%
Summary
The proposed 2026 budget raises the local tax levy 13.25%, and residents — especially seniors and young families — pleaded hardship. Council trimmed the levy by $496,885 via amendment but blame a $3M health insurance spike and $1M snow emergency for the bulk of the increase. Final budget adoption comes May 27.
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tax levy up $9 million from 2025 — roughly a 13.25% local tax increase even after a $497K trim.
The township maintains services, employee contracts, and capital projects like road repaving and police vehicles.
Seniors and fixed-income residents say they're draining savings to pay tax bills; young families say rising costs could force them out.
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Gloucester Township Council — May 11, 2026
The proposed 2026 budget raises the local tax levy 13.25%, and residents — especially seniors and young families — pleaded hardship. Council trimmed the levy by $496,885 via amendment but blame a $3M health insurance spike and $1M snow emergency for the bulk of the increase. Final budget adoption comes May 27.
Gloucester Township Council — February 25, 2026
Council introduced an ordinance to exceed the state's 2% budget cap and bank the difference, giving the township up to $2.46 million more spending flexibility for 2026.
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