Plainfield City Council to Vote on Final Budget Monday
Maria Torres · Union County Life
The Plainfield City Council will meet tonight, Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Municipal Court with a vote on the amended final budget on the agenda. The budget deliberation process has been ongoing for weeks. Residents can attend in person or watch the meeting livestreamed online.
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Tonight's Agenda: Budget Vote
The council will vote on an amended budget, which carries a 5.4% tax increase that was introduced last month. The budget has been the subject of extended council deliberation and public comment.
Ordinances on First Reading
Two ordinances are scheduled for first reading tonight. Councilwoman Darcella Sessomes has introduced an ordinance requiring quarterly reporting of PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) payment details to the city council—a measure intended to increase transparency in payments made by developers in lieu of property taxes.
The second first-reading ordinance addresses PPAC (Plainfield Parking Authority Commission) fees and proposes to increase them.
Ordinances on Second Reading
Two ordinances are scheduled for second reading and potential final votes. One ordinance regulates event and campaign lawn signs within the city. The other ordinance proposes to ban data centers in Plainfield—a measure that reflects ongoing municipal discussion about land use and industrial zoning.
How to Participate
The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed online, allowing residents to observe council deliberations and voting in real time. Residents may also attend in person at the Plainfield Municipal Court.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. tonight. For livestream access and additional meeting details, contact the Plainfield City Council or check the city website.
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FAQ
Q: When is the Plainfield City Council meeting?
A: The Plainfield City Council meets tonight, Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Plainfield Municipal Court.
Q: What is on the agenda for tonight?
A: The main agenda item is an amended final budget vote. Multiple ordinances are also on the agenda at first and second reading stages.
Q: What is the budget tax increase?
A: The amended budget carries a 5.4% tax increase that was introduced last month. The council will vote on this budget tonight.
Q: What ordinances are on first reading?
A: Two ordinances are on first reading: one requiring quarterly reporting of PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) details to the city council, and one increasing PPAC (Plainfield Parking Authority Commission) fees.
Q: What ordinances are on second reading?
A: Two ordinances are on second reading and may receive final votes: one regulating event and campaign lawn signs, and one proposing to ban data centers in Plainfield.
Q: Can I watch the meeting?
A: Yes. The meeting will be livestreamed online for residents to watch remotely. You can also attend in person at the Plainfield Municipal Court.
Q: What is a PILOT payment?
A: PILOT stands for Payment In Lieu Of Taxes. These are payments made by developers to the city instead of standard property taxes. Tonight's ordinance requires quarterly reporting of these payments.
Q: What time does the meeting start?
A: The meeting begins at 7:00 PM tonight at the Plainfield Municipal Court.
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