Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Slashes Budget, No Tax Increase for 2025
By: Breaking Local News Report | Published: 2025-07-20 15:57:00 | Source: www.shorenewsnetwork.com
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River’s municipal budget for 2025 will see a 9% reduction in overall spending while holding the line on municipal taxes, following approval by the Township Council on June 30.
The $135 million plan, down $11 million from last year, was narrowly approved in a 4-3 vote. Mayor Daniel Rodrick credited the savings to “effective cost-cutting measures, including the elimination of wasteful spending, unnecessary positions and insurance savings.”
“We are proud to present a budget that not only keeps taxes down for our seniors but also improves our infrastructure and services,” Rodrick said during the meeting.
The budget includes paying off $12 million in bond debt, according to Township Auditor Jerry Conaty, as well as plans to double road…