I am very pleased to announce that on March 26 Sea Isle City’s 2019 Municipal Budget was adopted without any changes. I am also pleased to announce that this year’s budget comes with a half-cent tax decrease, which follows last year’s zero tax increase. This is in addition to a zero-percent increase to Sea Isle City’s water-sewer rates, which marks the sixth year in a row that we have not had an increase in our water-sewer fees.
Furthermore, based on the analysis of all projections, I am committing to another zero tax increase in 2020. Obviously, this is very good news for Sea Isle City’s property owners, and it is proof that the City’s Administration is dedicated to curbing costs while providing all of the services that our residents and visitors expect and enjoy.
Following that important news about our budget, unfortunately I have some less than good news to share about the Townsends Inlet Bridge, which connects Sea Isle City to Avalon. This week, we received notification from the County that the repair project that’s currently taking place on the T.I. Bridge will not be completed as scheduled, and therefore the bridge will not be open in time for the Memorial Day Weekend.
In the weeks ahead, the County will announce a new date for the bridge’s re-opening. In the meantime, let’s hope for the best (including good weather to help workers stay on track) and remain optimistic about the wonderful summer season that is headed our way.
Before the summer arrives, however, keep in mind that spring is a terrific time to be in Sea Isle City – thanks to the many happenings listed on our Calendar of Events. For example, last weekend organizers from Volunteers In Medicine of South Jersey hosted a wonderful fundraiser in support of their free health care clinics, which provide much-needed medical attention to uninsured residents in our area.
My thanks go to all of the people who give their time at “VIM” – including City Councilperson Mary Tighe and Sea Isle City Director of Community Services Kathy Custer, who serve on VIM’s Board of Trustees, VIM Executive Director Jackie Meiluta, and the other Sea Isle City residents who are champions for this worthy cause.
