The City of Princeton is addressing a cybersecurity incident involving potential unauthorized access to municipal systems and data. Upon discovery, city officials, including the Princeton Police Department, secured affected networks and engaged external cybersecurity specialists and law enforcement partners to determine the scope of the breach.
City representatives are currently evaluating whether any information was accessed or acquired and if individuals were impacted. Because the investigation is ongoing, specific details regarding the type of data involved or the number of potentially affected people have not been released. The city stated it will rely on its own investigative findings rather than online claims to assess the situation.
If personal information is confirmed to be compromised, the city will issue notifications to impacted parties and relevant agencies in compliance with applicable laws. Essential municipal services continue to operate normally while response efforts proceed. Media inquiries should be directed to Director of Marketing and Communications Erin Mudie.
Separately, the Princeton City Council held a work session and special meeting on Tuesday, September 8, to review fiscal matters. The council discussed the recently adopted Development Services and Fire Department Fee Schedule, focusing on cost recovery for development reviews, permitting, inspections, and fire prevention services. Staff will return with amendments regarding fees for residential and commercial false alarms and home remodeling permits.
Council members also reviewed the proposed FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget. During a special agenda item, they approved the submission of the 2026 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate at $0.445102 per $100 taxable value and the Voter-Approval Tax Rate at $0.472959 per $100 taxable value.
