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Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali Calls Latest Court Decision on “Affordable Housing” ,”Rogue”

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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali comments on recent court decision on court mandated over development in New Jersey .

STATEMENT FROM MONTVALE MAYOR GHASSALI ON TRIAL COURT DECISION:

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Montvale Mayor’s Explosive Fight Against NJ Overdevelopment: 35 Towns Join Epic Housing Battle

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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali is leading a powerhouse coalition of 35 New Jersey municipalities, now including Englewood, in a bold stand against the state’s overreaching affordable housing mandates. Spanning nine counties and representing over 500,000 residents, this Bergen County-driven movement is fighting for responsible growth as legal battles heat up. With a court deadline of October 10, 2025, to add more towns, here’s why this coalition is shaking up NJ’s housing crisis—and how your town can join the fight!

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NJ “Affordable Housing” Court Ruling: Municipalities Gain Partial Relief But Mandate Stands

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Montvale NJ, the Local Leaders for Responsible Planning (“LLRP”) won a Superior Court order that effectively invalidates illegal provisions contained in the Affordable Housing Directive issued by retired Administrative Director of the Courts Glenn A. Grant and requires the Administrative Office to the Courts to issue corrective guidance.
“Today’s ruling confirms why a court director should not be dictating affordable housing rules to each of our communities and that we need a better system in New Jersey,” said Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, leader of LLRP.

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