Linden City Council Meeting – August 18th, 2026 (Live Stream)

The Linden City Council held a meeting on August 18, 2026, where several ordinances and resolutions were discussed and voted upon. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of professional park improvement planning services for Dobson Park at a fee not to exceed $142,000 and financial advisory services related to redevelopment matters with the Banker Group at a fee not to exceed $15,000. The council also approved various personnel appointments and salary adjustments across multiple city departments, including police officers, building inspectors, and clerical staff. Additionally, an ordinance was adopted to amend the division of purchasing, moving it back to the Department of Finance due to the absence of a city administrator. Public comments raised concerns about transparency, particularly regarding fiber optic infrastructure agreements and the lack of detailed information on resolutions prior to voting. The meeting also included budget approvals for payments totaling over $2.2 million and investments made by the city treasurer. Overall, the session focused on administrative updates, personnel matters, and procurement decisions impacting city infrastructure and services.