Board adopts resolution opposing mandatory state-level collective bargaining

The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously March 26 to approve a resolution opposing mandatory state-level collective bargaining and to forward the measure to the governor.

Staff summarized the proposed resolution and said it mirrors a previously discussed position that the board prefers local control over labor arrangements, noting that a decision by the governor was expected by April 13. A supervisor moved approval and the motion carried on a roll-call poll. The board asked staff to prepare a related resolution addressing Senate Bill 443 for consideration at a town-hall session on Monday if the bill is not signed before then.

Miss Steele conducted the roll call; each listed member recorded a “yes” vote and the chair declared the motion carried. The board did not debate alternatives at length and moved on to the next agenda item.