Stafford Council Adopts $51 Million Budget

STAFFORD, NJ — Stafford Town Council adopted the 2022-23 municipal budget at the May 10 meeting.

The budget totals $51,210,249. Read More: Stafford Council Introduces $51 Million Budget

A public hearing on the budget was held at the meeting, but no one from the public spoke.

Mayor Greg Myhre and Township Administrator Matthew von der Hayden recently held a Mayor's Forum to share the budget presentation. In the presentation, the two shared how Stafford uses taxpayer money and the projects the township has accomplished. These include things such as flood prevention and improvements to roads and stormwater.

You can watch the entire presentation here.

There are two separate budgets for the township and water/sewer.

Much of the municipal budget goes towards public health and safety, von der Hayden said. A large chunk goes to employee insurance and benefits, he said, but most goes towards how the township functions and operates.

Stafford is also trying to improve its bond rating, von der Hayden said.

The tax rate is up from last year's budget, with a 91.9 cents tax rate. The average home in Stafford is valued at $288,400. So the average homeowner will see an extra $51.91 in their bill.

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