Linden City Council Meeting – July 21st, 2026 (Live Stream)

The Linden City Council held a meeting on July 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved bond ordinances for the acquisition of automatic license plate recognition cameras for the police department totaling over $1.3 million, and firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment for the fire department with an appropriation of $82,500. They also discussed the consolidation of contracts for the plate recognition cameras into a five-year contract and addressed public concerns about privacy and data retention. Additionally, the council approved payments of bills totaling over $4 million and reviewed various departmental finance reports. Ordinances were introduced to amend the purchasing division by moving it to the finance department and to update salary schedules. The council also discussed ongoing capital improvement projects, including sidewalk repairs and park renovations, and highlighted community engagement initiatives such as summer youth employment programs. Several resolutions recognizing local organizations and individuals were adopted. Public comments addressed issues including parking enforcement and community safety. The meeting concluded with scheduling of upcoming council meetings.