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New Jersey has a zillion small townships. Each jurisdiction needs their own bureaucracy and politicians and sometimes own police department. This is a big part
by supertrope 4y ago
New Jersey has a zillion small townships. Each jurisdiction needs their own bureaucracy and politicians and sometimes own police department. This is a big part of why property taxes are usually >$10,000/yr over there. What local government is going to vote to dissolve themselves and merge to deliver more efficient shared services?
- RhysU 4y agoBeing able to deal mostly with first-line managers because a township is small is worth a premium. I can call my mayor-- he met with our cub scout den last fall. I can find the police chief if I want. I can speak to the deciders on the school board or in the administration. Yes, it's expensive but there's delightful responsiveness and accountability in exchange for the sticker price.