Below are questions raised by residents around issues of concern and interest, followed by perspectives and proposed solutions by Bob Bowen and Ted Garrigana. As Bob is your current mayor, some insights include progress presently being made by the 2025 Plumsted Township Committee.

A stronger Future for All of Plumsted

Questions & Answers

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Electricity Rates

Electricity Rates are at an all-time high, and another JCP&L increase is expected in June. What do you see as solutions for residents?

Development & Main Street

What are your positions on development, and what initiatives would you propose for revitalizing our Main Street business district?

Property Reassessment

I’ve heard that Plumsted Township is reassessing properties and that may impact my property taxes. What can I expect?

Sewer Rates

Sewer rates are too high. Some have proposed dissolving the Plumsted Municipal Utilities Authority (PMUA). What do you propose?

Road Improvements

What process improvements do you propose for ensuring our streets and roadways are well maintained?

Noise Ordinance

If we have a noise ordinance, it’s not being enforced. Can you please do something about that?

Property Taxes

Rumor has it that a property tax increase is on the horizon. Is this true? If yes, why?

School Funding

Plumsted Township schools are not adequately funded. How can that be addressed?