![]() ![]() The budget dedicates $68.3 million to public safety, with another $36.6 million earmarked for health and human services programs, with a focus on community-based human service initiatives, including Hope Hub, Hope One, Navigating Hope, veterans programs, employment training and senior nutrition programs. “This budget is financially sound and should continue our AAA rating standing, with a strong investment in capital projects including $25 million for the 500 student expansion of the Morris Vocational School District providing skills training that will provide the skilled workers our country needs and bright futures for our residents,” from Commissioner Deputy Director John Krickus, Chair of the Board of Commissioners’ Budget Committee. The 2022 Budget additionally prioritizes investments in education and cultural programs, including the $25 million creation of the Morris County Vocational School District’s new Career Training Center at the County College of Morris in Randolph. The proposed $331.1 million spending plan insures the continuation of Morris County’s top AAA Bond rating – maintained for 46 years – with an anticipated $57.9 million fund balance representing a $1.7 million increase over last year. ![]() “We are pleased for the third year in a row to deliver a budget with no increase in the county property tax rate, while delivering excellent services to our residents,” said Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen. The Morris County Board of County Commissioners introduced the county government’s 2022 Budget last night with no increase in the tax rate for a third consecutive year, while boosting funds for public safety and health, infrastructure projects, human services, education and economic development. No Tax Rate Increase in Morris County 2022 Budgetīalanced Spending Plan Boosts Funding for Public Health & Safety, Human Services and Economic Development History of the Morris County Courthouse. ![]()
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