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Bridgeton Municipal Question 1: dissolve the free public library (binding referendum)

On the ballot in
City of Bridgeton
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the free public library established pursuant to R.S. 40:54-1 et seq. in the City of Bridgeton be dissolved, effective January 1, 2027?

A “Yes” vote means

The Bridgeton Free Public Library is dissolved on January 1, 2027, and its funds go to reducing the city's municipal property tax levy.

A “No” vote means

The Bridgeton Free Public Library continues to operate.

Official plain English statement

The taxpayers of Bridgeton support both the Bridgeton Free Public Library as well as Cumberland County Library located 1.3 miles away. If the voters approve this question, the Bridgeton Free Public Library will be dissolved and monies shall be used solely and exclusively by the municipality for the purposes of reducing the amount the municipality is required to raise by local property tax levy for municipal purposes in accordance with P.L.2013, c.56 (C.40:54-7.1).

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