The burden of property taxes is the greatest issue confronting New Jersey. The Asbury Park Press recently did a fascinating series detailing the problem and factors creating our current situation.
Despite the fact that Bedminster property taxes are the lowest in the area– we believe Bedminster can do better.
Steve Parker and Larry Jacobs have been working on making local government more efficient by engaging in shared services with neighboring municipalities:
1-Shared Court with Peapack-Gladstone in 2014
2-Nearing deal with Bernardsville to bring that borough into shared court
3-Shared tax collector with Far Hills Boro in 2015
4-Shared Senior Van with Peapack-Gladstone
5-Shared Cleaning contract with Bedminster Board of Education
6-Blue Ribbon Commission that brought Pottersville, and Far Hills/Bedminster Fire Departments together for better efficiencies of training and operations.