Politics & Government

Higher Commuter Parking Fee Confirmed

After a conflict of interest prompted a revote, the $50 price hike for commuter parking fees has been enacted.

The commuter parking fee price increase, which was of this year, has been confirmed in second vote by the Township Committee, according to a story in the Asbury Park Press.

A resident raised the conflict of interest issue, pointing out that Councilwoman Michelle Roth, who owns a commuter parking permit, did not recuse herself from the vote in February.

The ordinance was , and approved unanimously by the committee with Roth recusing herself on Sept. 14. The commuter parking fee has been raised from $150 to $201.

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