Council Accomplishments 2020-2023 - BONKER FOR BYRAM

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Council Accomplishments 2020-2023

Minimized Municipal Tax Increases:
2021: .27% decrease
2022: .89% increase
2023: 1.35% increase
2024: 2.92% increase
Average annual tax increase over 4 years: 1.22%

* Negotiated a 5 year labor contract for 2% annual salary increases for police, DPW and administration
* Renovated Riverside Park with grant money, improved Neil Gylling Park, and received a grant for renovating CO Johnson Park from the Highlands Council
* Introduced natural gas service to Byram for the first time
* Continued economic development along Route 206
* Saved residents money with electricity aggregation deal
* Received grant from Highlands Council for Lake Management Plan
* Established new Trails Management Committee and conducted first-ever timber sale
* Maintained all government services during the pandemic
* Received grant from Sussex County for trails improvement
* Completed all design and engineering for renovated Municipal Building
* Banned pot shops within Byram and “dirty dirt” dumping
* Updated police and DPW fleets for improved safety and road/fields maintenance
* Entered into multiple shared services agreements (with Andover, Hopatcong, Netcong, Sparta, and Sussex County)
* Established sports equality for all boys and girls teams, so that every sport receives equal field access, field lining services, and scheduling
* Maintained our AA+ credit rating with responsible long-term fiscal management
* Delivered a 10 year Open Space Plan fully funded by a Highlands grant