Progress, Not Politics: Building a Better Township Together

We're proud to announce a zero percent tax increase as we secure grants to improve our community at no cost to taxpayers. Here’s what’s in the works:

  • $559,000 TAP Grant: Upgrading the Washington, Park, and Commerce Streetscape to complement a $230,000 grant for transforming a municipal parking lot into a vibrant green space. This area will anchor our vision for a downtown food and entertainment district, perfect for families to enjoy.

  • New Park & Stage: Our newly purchased stage will host concerts, theater, movie nights, farmers' markets, craft fairs, and more—a lively community hub for all.

  • Bank of America Building Revamp: We're turning the old building into a Municipal courtroom and community meeting space, fostering a stronger sense of community by providing a venue for local organizations.

  • $2.4 Million for Iron Works Park: Funding will create a multi-purpose field and a kayak/canoe launch for sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

  • Flood Relief & Housing Rehabilitation: $750,000 will address flooding issues on Levis Drive, and $200,000 is secured for housing rehabilitation for those in need.

  • Health & Safety: We're collaborating with Virtua Hospital for top-tier healthcare access and with the County on traffic safety improvements. We’re also seeking federal funding to increase police presence, enhance security, and ensure a safer business district.

Mount Holly has always been a proud working-class town. Whether you’ve lived here all your life or moved here for our progress, rest assured we remain committed to responsible government, keeping taxes low, and building a safe, vibrant community for all.

 

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A Track Record of Success

  • 2011Mount Holly in Distress

    • Gardens lawsuit in its 5th year, putting the Township in 18 Million dollars’ worth of debt.
    • Failed referendum reduces the police force to 16.
    • Township Public Works outsourced with only 1 employee remaining, no equipment remaining and $69,000 in the Township reserve.
    • Downtown completely empty and the Township UEZ program on the front page of the Philadelphia Inquire for questionable ethics by board members.
    • Downtown full of Bail bonds, non-profits and drug treatment centers.

  • 2012Brown, DiFolco and Jones Take Office

  • 2013Gardens Lawsuit Comes to an End

    • Ended Gardens Lawsuit a week before it would have been heard at the United States Supreme court.
    • 20 residents received new housing, a win-win for both sides.
    • Similar lawsuit went to Supreme Court two years later in Texas. Government side lost, Township would have been bankrupt.

  • 2014Redevelopment Begins

    • Process begins to build the West Rancocas Redevelopment. Currently, 330 apartment units completed, 200 new townhomes completed.
    • Annual Fireworks program re-established.
    • New Christmas tree purchased.
    • Recreation program re-established.
    • First town in the State to have two breweries (Village Idiot and Spellbound). Downtown Pizza comes to town.
    • Redevelopment zone established for the Downtown area, ordinances changed to eliminate bail-bonds and non-profits in the Downtown area.

  • 2015Revamped Police Force and Public Works

    • Hiring more Police officers becomes a priority. Police force expanded from 16 to 25.
    • New vehicles purchased. Public works department re-established to 10 employees.
    • To date over 1 million in new public works equipment purchased through yearly township budgets.
    • Renewed focus on parks, recreation plan completed, Township secures Millions in grants for Mill Dam Park.
    • Spellbound Century premier cycling event established.

  • 2016New Ordinances Adopted

    • Abandoned building ordinance established in effort to correct the 2008 housing crisis.
    • Utility paving ordinance established, PSE&G and American Water begin to make Township wide upgrades, new ordinance forces utility companies to repave infrastructure rather then Township, to date over 2/3rds of Township paved using non-taxpayer dollars.
    • The Local and Vince’s Ice-cream move to Town.

  • 2017Infrastructure Grant Projects

    • Downtown infrastructure grant project begins. To date over 1.4 million in grants completed to improve downtown area, sidewalks, bridges and streets.
    • Township bond rating increases to AA.
    • Trainwreck Distillery established first distillery in Burlington County.

  • 2018Township Surplus

    • The old Burlington County superintendents building (vacant for over a decade) is rehabbed on the corner of Union and High.
    • Township’s surplus reaches over 1 million.

  • 2019Mount Holly Growth

    • Public access plan for the creeks is created. Buttonwood Dam replaced. Township’s affordable housing plan completed.
    • Lofts at Mi-Place project begins, transforming building that sat vacant for over a decade into 36 loft apartments.

  • 2020Navigating COVID

    • Township looks into solutions for relocating court because of 3rd flooding event. Township paves Ridge Ave in coordination with Virtua Hospital.
    • Commerce Street Bridge completed (300k grant from the State). COVID crisis hits.

  • 2021Mayor Chris Banks joins Brown and Jones in office

    • COVID 19 pandemic in full swing, staff remains in full force ensuring the continuity of government in a time of unprecedented certainty.
    • No layoffs with the government, all offices worked throughout to maintain the safety and some sort of normality by the continuation of services.
    • Colbie’s Southern Fried chicken establishes franchise in Mount Holly.
    • Donkey’s Cheesesteak Mount Holly comes to town.

  • 2022Additional Grants Received

    • Summer concert Series established. Mill Dam Park rebuilt (2.2 Million in grants), additional basketball courts, pickle-ball court, pavilion and upgrade to playground equipment completed.
    • Chestnut Street Park completed (250k grant from the County), upgraded basketball court and playground.
    • Township’s insurance premium reduced as a result of declining claims. Township has over 2 million in surplus.

  • 2023Mount Holly Growth Continues

    • Methadone Clinic relocates out of downtown area. Drug rehabilitation center moves off of High Street.
    • Octoberfest event established. Bridge over Buttonwood Lake completed 200k grant from the County.
    • EV Charging Stations installed at Municipal Lot through 150k grant from State.

  • 2024Vote for BANKS- BROWN and DIFOLCO to Keep Mount Holly Moving in the Right Direction!