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Serving All OC Taxpayers.
"Unlike the legislation adopted by City of Ocean City, Fairness in Taxes supports Governor's Murphy's Executive Order #130 that provides fair and equal short term financial relief to ALL taxpayers for the property tax bill due May 1, 2020."
Ocean City Resolution: Interest Rate For Delinquent Taxes.
On Wednesday, April 29, David Breeden, President of Ocean City Fairness in Taxes (FIT), sent the following letter to Ocean City Mayor, Jay Gillian. SUBJECT: Follow Up #2 on Approved Resolution Establishing Rate of Interest For Delinquent Taxes – State
Ocean City Council Adopts Resolution That Provides Unfair Property Tax Relief for COVID-19
Ocean City Council adopted a resolution that provides property tax relief due to COVID-19 for property assessed greater than $620,000 for six months. Ocean City taxpayers with property valued at less than $620,000, will receive no relief. Below are the
Talking Trash in Ocean City
FIT was well represented at the July 18, 2019 City Council Meeting, with Dave Breeden addressing the garbage collections. Dave Hayes pushed back on the City’s criticism of Mr. Breeden and stressed the importance of encouraging, rather than discouraging public discourse. Here’s an article from the Cape May Herald that
Mayor Gillian’s Update from 7/26
July 26, 2019 Dear Friends, City Council last night authorized a contract for ACT Engineers to develop a Flood Mitigation and Drainage Master Plan. The city has now completed major drainage projects in three of the island’s most flood-prone neighborhoods. We have invested more than $20 million in these efforts
The city’s ‘traffic is extremely dangerous’ Advocates urge city to take steps to improve safety for walkers, bicyclists
By ERIC AVEDISSIAN Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — In the wake of recent pedestrian fatalities and accidents involving automobiles and bicycles, the public called upon the city to increase traffic safety measures. At City Council’s July 11 meeting, resident Susan Cracovaner noted that automobiles on Asbury and West avenues regularly
City Council Meeting July 11, 2019-
FIT President Dave Hayes and Vice President Dave Breeden discuss FIT’s position on the prospective purchase of the Klause property. FIT Board members Sue Cracovaner, Marie Hayes, and Donna Moore also speak out!
Council negotiating for car lot Petition killed it before; this time transparency seems to make ‘reasonable’ sale more likely
Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 10:43 am By ERIC AVEDISSIAN/Sentinel staff By ERIC AVEDISSIAN Sentinel staff | 0 comments OCEAN CITY – Council is negotiating to purchase the Ocean City Chevrolet car dealership property that is slated for development. At their July 11 meeting, council entered a closed session to discuss the property. Ocean
ANOTHER VIEW: A fourth-grader’s perspective on O.C.
Hi All, This letter was written by the granddaughter of Jim Tweed, former President of FIT. What a great endorsement of America’s Greatest Family Resort! Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 9:46 am By Katie Dusek | 0 comments Have you ever been to Ocean City, New Jersey? My family and I go every summer since