THE BENEFITS OF THE SEWER SALE FOR GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
There will be a referendum question on the ballot this year asking Gloucester Township voters to approve the sale of the sewer system to New Jersey American Water for $143 MILLION DOLLARS! Outlined below are commitments being made by the Township, should the referendum pass. There will be additional information provided in the coming weeks so voters can make an informed decision in this year’s election.
Residents will receive the following benefits if the referendum passes.
- ELIMINATE ALL TOWNSHIP DEBT estimated at $64 million, reducing approximately $8 million annually in the budget that is currently used for debt service payments
- USE $35 MILLION TO DECREASE AND FREEZE LOCAL PROPERY TAX RATES OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.
- GUARANTEED CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL SEWER EMPLOYEES WITH THE TOWNSHIP in the Public Works Department with the same pay, benefits and union status currently in place, or the choice to pursue employment with New Jersey American Water, if desired
- FREE SEWER LATERAL CLEANOUTS for all Gloucester Township residents 24/7, 365 days a year
- RECREATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM setting aside $10 – 15 million to fund recreational projects for all age groups through an application process
- EXPAND SENIOR CITIZENS AND ARTS/CULTURAL ACTIVITIES throughout Gloucester Township
- POLICE AND FIRST RESPONDERS funding to be made available for support apparatus and other assistance
Approval of the sewer system sale referendum in the November election will allow Gloucester Township to accomplish all the above goals and commitments.
GT Sewer Sale Benefits (Updated 09/03/24) (PDF-Right click to save)
