The Edison Township Council introduced a $175.9 million municipal budget for 2024 on May 8, 2024, which included a 2.52% tax increase. The budget was scheduled for a public hearing on June 12, 2024. Councilman Ajay Patil has actively engaged with Mayor Sam Joshi during public meetings, raising concerns on various issues affecting Edison Township while Councilman Brescher was disappointed with the meeting time and time allowed to speak after budget presentation.

Glimpse of 2024 public budget hearing meeting:

Disappointed Councilman Brescher boycotting budget presentation:

 

Councilman Brescher asking question on transparency in budget process:

 

Mayor Joshi’s Claim of attracting Businesses in Edison – Know the Fact: Former Councilwoman Joyce Ship-Freeman explains:


 

Council President Patel gives further fact that this was indeed a developers project: