![]() And it will have the power to make decisions, which it didn’t have before, which will be of great benefit to the industries in Millville and the industries that want to come to Millville.” “It will have a different name, and it’ll have a different organization,” Sooy said at the meeting. The previous City Commission eliminated the body in 2018, over protests. Vineland took similar steps in 2021, he said.Īdditionally, the new governing body is looking to bring back an upgraded version of the former municipal Industrial Commission. On Friday, Sooy said the city is looking into what steps it has to take to comply with the law including establishing a non-profit corporation to administer funds. Millville and Vineland operate a joint zone program. There are 32 UEZs in the state, covering 37 municipalities. More: New law returns UEZ to Bridgeton, extends programs in Vineland, Millville More: Orndorf seated as Millville commissioner, becomes 1st woman mayor for city The legislation restored and revised the program and appropriated $42.5 million in “assistance funds” for 2022. Sheila Oliver signed into law the Urban Enterprise Zone Reform Bill. Sales tax income from UEZ-qualified businesses in designated areas was a significant income source for the city until New Jersey essentially cut off access to the revenue about a decade ago. ![]() Sooy singled out hopes for substantial, if unspecified, new money from a recently restored New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone program. Vice Mayor Joseph Sooy, back in office after a four-year absence, laid out several planned actions during Thursday’s reorganization meeting. MILLVILLE – Economic issues will be a priority with the newly sworn City Commission.
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