2024 State of the Township Address from AlphaDog Solutions on Vimeo.

Timeline of Mayor Michael Melham’s 2024 State of the Township Address:
 
0:22 - 5:40

• Mayor comes out to My Chemical Romance, talks about 'recognizing these Belleville kids.' along with Frankie Valli.

 5:42 - 8:00

• Main Intro: Concluding with the "State of our Township is looking Better Every Day!"

10:08 - 11:18

• Average tax increase, $63 over the past 4 years.

11:58 - 13:00

• Historic lead line replacement initiative.

13:02 - 14:05

• Belleville's economy is strong.

14:05 - 15:12

• Soaring and record setting real estate prices.

19:37 - 21:07

• Councilwoman Burke mention and the retiring of two Council Members.

21:42 - 23:13

• Mayor singles out Senator Timberlake, says "they are a uniquely interesting pair, to say the least."

23:30 - 24:26

• Mayor comes out strong in support of ending the 'Party Line'

25:26 - 26:54

• Mayor announces the Hometown Hero's program for our Vets.

26:56 - 33:00

• Chasing new ratables: The effectiveness of our PILOT programs; Developer Community Contributions; $22,000 in free low-income homeowner grants; Expected Cannabis revenue.

33:00 - 34:54

• Township is investing in Parking Lots.

35:47 - 39:19

• The Valley and plans to Revitalize Silver Lake.

39:19 - 40:50

• Dispelling a trio of misconceptions about redevelopment. PILOTs; Environmental clean ups; Impact on our schools

40:56 - 45:23

• Mayor smacks down on new developments impacting our schools. Discusses current overcrowding in our schools. Mayor calls upon the Board of Education Trustees to 're-take' control of the District. Mentions BOE tax increases and lagging test scores.

45:23 - 46:38

• Mayor explains that most buildings currently under construction originated under previous Administration.

46:38 - 53:32

• The great Belleville PD; Presents a $10K check in his father's memory to the President of the Belleville PBA to buy updated armor plates for all patrol cars and road supervisors.

53:32

• Conclusion