CRANFORD, NJ – A New Jersey council candidate turned a routine township meeting into an unforgettable performance Tuesday night, breakdancing his way into the room, spinning to the podium, and confronting elected officials over what he called a “massive” and unexpected property tax hike.

Will Thilly, a declared candidate for Cranford Township Council, made his entrance mid-meeting, popping and locking across the chamber floor to stunned reactions from attendees. Thilly capped off his dance routine with a full backspin on the ground before launching into a sharply delivered statement accusing the council of overcharging residents following a recently passed referendum.

Thilly said his tax bill more than doubled compared to last year’s—far beyond what was communicated when voters approved

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