The council unanimously passed a resolution backing legislative initiatives designed to support veterans and their families, as proposed by Senator Carmen Amato and other officials from the 9th Legislative District. These initiatives include tax exemptions and funding pathways tailored for veterans. Deputy Mayor expressed gratitude for the legislative district’s dedication to veterans.

In public comments, a resident criticized the Lacey Township School District’s handling of its finances, particularly concerning a proposed $92 million referendum. The resident alleged mismanagement and deception regarding the district’s infrastructure, specifically mentioning leaking roofs and misallocated maintenance funds. This concern was linked to the school district’s past financial decisions and the departure of a key school official, further fueling the resident’s skepticism about the necessity of the new funding request.

Additionally, the council addressed several routine appointments and authorizations, including reappointing the tax collector and approving shared services with the Township of Ocean for electrical subcode services. Council members also authorized various resolutions related to departmental appointments and financial procedures, which proceeded without debate.