Ocean County Budgets, Infrastructure & Environmental Policy
Key Questions
What is the economic impact of Ocean County College?
OCC contributes $355.8 million annually to the county economy and supports 4,849 jobs.
What is the status of Ocean County's budget levy?
The county budget is $655.6 million with a flat levy, bolstered by OCC's economic value.
What budget challenges are Brick schools facing?
Brick's $126 million municipal budget and $178 million school budget involve layoffs due to strains.
What sewer-related budget actions are in Toms River?
Toms River approved a $44.4 million sewer project with hearings and May 13 rate hikes.
How will Route 9 and 70 construction affect traffic?
Construction starting Tuesday will snarl traffic in Lakewood, Toms River, and Manchester with lane closures.
Ocean County’s $655.6 million budget holds the county levy flat while Brick, Toms River, and regional schools face higher costs, layoffs, or sewer-rate pressure. Repairs on Routes 9 and 70 remain disruptive, while roughly $4 million in DEP funding for Point Pleasant saltmarsh restoration adds a significant flood-protection and Barnegat Bay policy development.