Council Meetings

The Sparta Township Council introduced an ordinance amending the disabled veteran tax refund program on a 4-1 vote, with Deputy Mayor Sylvester dissenting as multiple residents urged the body to find alternative budget solutions. Councilman Clark sponsored the measure, seconded by Mayor Blumetti;

Sparta Council confronts critical $3 million 2026 budget shortfall amid health care cost escalation. In a special session, Township Manager Jim Zepp proposed elimination of the $1.8 million capital improvement plan and widespread spending restrictions to address a nine to ten percent projected

Sparta Council adopts binding resolution on affordable housing. The Township Council on February 24 approved Resolution 8-12 committing to implement affordable housing policy once litigation resolves. The binding resolution addresses fourth-round obligations of 311 prospective and 84 present-need

Sparta Council approves budget-cap ordinance and $5.9 million in monthly expenditures. The Township Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-01 on second and final reading, granting the municipality authority to exceed its Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and establish a cap bank. The session

Sparta Township Council approves $400,000 congressional grant for water pump station. Township Manager Jim Zepp announced the award from Congressman Tom Kean's office to fund critical upgrades at the White Deer Plaza Pump Station, with the township providing a $100,000 match and two years to