Will Thilly, a Cranford Township candidate, performed a kung fu routine with "Eye of the Tiger" to protest local policies, including a tax deal and canceled debate.

Independent Cranford Township Committee candidate Will Thilly performed a kung fu routine during a October 21, 2025, meeting, kicking through protest signs and singing “Eye of the Tiger” to criticize local policies, including a controversial tax deal, development, and civic unity. Dressed in martial arts gear, Thilly, known for past stunts, used the performance to highlight concerns over taxes, development, and alleged censorship, including the cancellation of a candidates’ debate. The mayor dismissed the act as a distraction, and no official response was issued.