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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLIFTON, NJ — Tafari Anderson, candidate for Clifton City Council, today outlined a conservative, taxpayer-focused approach to master plan and zoning consistency, arguing that Clifton should measure local government by results, transparency, public safety, and respect for the people who pay the bills. Clifton completed a 2026 Master Plan Reexamination addressing land

Tafari Anderson calls for tougher, more transparent review of major development so growth strengthens Clifton without shifting new costs onto existing residents.

Tafari Anderson calls for a public six-year capital and infrastructure plan showing what Clifton intends to build, repair, borrow, and pay for.

Tafari Anderson proposes stronger competitive bidding and RFQ transparency so Clifton taxpayers can see how vendors are selected and what the City receives for its money.

Tafari Anderson calls for stronger overtime controls that protect taxpayers while keeping police, fire, and other essential Clifton services properly staffed.

Tafari Anderson calls for an independent, time-limited Clifton efficiency audit focused on eliminating waste while protecting essential services.

Tafari Anderson calls for formal City-Board of Education coordination so major residential development decisions account for classroom, transportation, facility, and taxpayer impacts.

Tafari Anderson calls for an infrastructure-first review of major development so existing Clifton taxpayers are not left financing the municipal costs of private growth.

Tafari Anderson proposes zero-based budgeting and detailed line-item review to require every major Clifton department to justify spending and demonstrate value to taxpayers.

Tafari Anderson calls for clearer taxpayer protections, public accountability, and plain-language transparency during Clifton’s 2026 property revaluation.