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Candidate Breakdances to Protest Rising Property Taxes

9/5/2025

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Will Thilly, a Cranford, New Jersey town council candidate, protested rising property taxes by breakdancing at a town hall meeting.
His performance featured the moonwalk, emphasizing concerns over unexpected tax increases.
Thilly's taxes rose by approximately $900, despite a $400 referendum notice to residents.
He questioned council members about the transparency of school expenses.
Town officials acknowledged Thilly's performance, with one thanking him for his "interpretive dance."

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Story summary

Will Thilly, a Cranford, New Jersey town council candidate, protested rising property taxes by breakdancing at a town hall meeting.
His performance featured the moonwalk, emphasizing concerns over unexpected tax increases.
Thilly's taxes rose by approximately $900, despite a $400 referendum notice to residents.
He questioned council members about the transparency of school expenses.
Town officials acknowledged Thilly's performance, with one thanking him for his "interpretive dance."