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June 23, 2021

I. State FY 22 Budget Introduced
II. Conference Connections

Municipal Clerks: Please forward to your Mayor, Governing Body, and Department Heads.

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I. State FY 22 Budget Introduced

On Tuesday June 22, the Assembly and Senate Budget Committees released A-5870/S-2022, which appropriates $46.3 billion in state funds and $21 billion in federal funds for New Jersey’s FY22 state budget. The Governor’s original proposed budget allocated $44.8 billion in state and federal funds. A-5870/S-2022 provides for an increase of $3.7 billion. Below is an overview of the budget for a full breakdown please see the FY 2022 Budget Scoresheet.

While there has been an increase in allocated funds, the Consolidated Municipal Property Tax Relief Aid (CMPTRA) and Energy Tax Receipts is proposed to remain flat at $1.4 billion.

Transitional Aid to Localities will receive $122.8 million. Trenton Capital City Aid will receive $10 million. Open Space Payments In lieu of Taxes (PILOT) will be allocated $6.5 million. The Highlands Protection Fund Aid $4.4 million. With the FY 2022 budget aid to municipalities being a flat amount from the FY 2021. We expect a vote on the budget this Thursday, June 24, 2021.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481 x116.

II. Conference Connections

Your Conference Exhibitors

It’s been a long time since most local government officials have had the opportunity to check out the latest products and services and connect face-to-face. Exhibitors are eager to network with you and provide their expertise at the 106^th League Conference.

From heavy equipment to software vendors and from longstanding state agencies to the latest service businesses, nearly 300 exhibitors are already confirmed. The list is increasing with new exhibitors being added daily!

The exhibit hall adds an interactive, hands on dimension to the Conference learning opportunities, as they provide an outlet to interact with expertise, products, and services critical to successful local governing.

Plan time in your Conference schedule to visit the full-size exhibit hall with extra aisles and open spaces with your convenience and safety in mind. The event’s session structure has been adapted to allow plenty of time during the full three days to explore.

Along with changes to the in-person Conference, the League is creating an improved Conference experience that will include a fully searchable session schedule, exhibitors list and speakers directory, registration and housing information, Conference News, and many more features.

Exhibitor Outreach

Do you have a partner in business who would benefit from exhibiting at the 106^th Annual Conference? While the booth sales are 50% sold, space is still available and we are always seeking innovative vendors to exhibit.

Potential participants can get more information about exhibiting at the Conference at the event website, or by contacting Director of Conference Business Development Kristin Lawrence, klawrence@njlm.org.

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