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Mayor Dalina Proposes Creation of Township Economic Development Advisory Board

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J.  – April 8, 2021 – Mayor Stephen Dalina announced today that he is proposing the creation of a Monroe Township Economic Development Advisory Board and will work with Township Council to move this forward.  The purpose of the advisory board is to promote economic growth and job creation by aligning local business leaders with elected officials to maximize the talents of the community and its workforce.   The Mayor will present an ordinance establishing this advisory board to the Township Council for introduction at its May 3rd meeting.

“We want to work collaboratively with Monroe’s business leaders to attract businesses that will add to the Township’s already strong and diverse economic community.  It also important for all of us to support existing local businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic,” said Mayor Stephen Dalina.  “This initiative will dovetail with our Master Plan efforts – where the Township is exploring appropriate plans for all types of land use, particularly commercial activity.  Of course, new business opportunities in the Township lead to property tax relief, from non-residential tax revenue, and that’s a win for everyone.” 

According to the Mayor’s vision, the Economic Development Advisory Board will formulate and recommend policies and programs to the Township Council that encourage desirable new businesses to establish roots in Monroe while providing valuable resources to existing Monroe businesses.  The Board also will study challenges faced by commercial enterprises in similar communities and propose potential solutions. 

If approved by the Township Council, the Economic Development Advisory Board will consist of nine volunteer members, with two co-chairs, comprised of both Township residents and business leaders. 

“This is yet another way for more residents and businesses to share ideas and plan for the future of our great community,” Mayor Dalina said.  “Monroe Township has a wealth of business knowledge and talent just waiting to be shared.  This new advisory board will provide a conduit for the business community to have a louder voice.”

Interested business owners and residents are invited to complete the downloadable application found at  https://www.monroetwp.com/index.php/boards-commissions.  Submissions may be sent to the Municipal Clerk by mail at the Administrative Offices, email preid@monroetwp.com or fax to 732-521-3190.

All submissions will be retained for a maximum period of one year from the date of filing.

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  All media inquiries may be directed to the Monroe Township’s Public Information Officer Stacey Kennedy at 732-521-4400 or skennedy@monroetwp.com.