Governor-Elect Chris Christie and Lt. Governor-Elect Kim Guadagno joined Tom Kean in the Senate Chambers for the swearing-in of Senator Mike Doherty on November 23, 2009.
Senator Tom Kean, a former volunteer fireman, inspecting new thermal imaging cameras with members of the Millburn Fire Department. Photo Credit: Millburn Fire Department
Senator Tom Kean speaking in opposition to Gov. Corzine’s 2010 budget which eliminates Homestead Rebates for 1.2 million New Jersey families and raises taxes by more than $2 billion.
Senator Tom Kean with veterans who came to Trenton on June 12, 2009 for a parade to welcome home New Jersey National Guard troops who returned from deployment to Iraq.
Senator Tom Kean speaking at the unveiling of “Oh Freedom! Blacks on the Battlefront and in the Aftermath of the American Revolutionary War in New Jersey” at the State Museum.
Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean talking about the New Jersey economy on September 23, 2008. Also pictured are Senator Steven Oroho (R-24) and Assemblyman Joe Malone (R-30).
Senator Tom Kean speaking to The Junior Statesmen Foundation at the New Jersey State House on August 13, 2008.
Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean moves ethics reform legislation during Senate session. Senate Democrats immediately tabled the motion blocking ethics reform once again.
Senate Minority Whip Thomas H. Kean (R-Essex/Morris/Somerset/Union) reacted to court papers filed by Governor Corzine today arguing that his plan to sell off the State’s toll roads should remain secret one day after telling reporters the plan could be approved during the upcoming “lame duck” legislative session.
Wall Street Slump Should Not be Used As Excuse For Toll Hike Scheme
Senate Republican Whip Thomas H. Kean (R-Essex/Morris/Somerset/Union) called upon the Corzine Administration and legislative Democrats to adopt prudent spending reductions in the current State Budget in light of reports that indicate that the cooling real estate market, hedge fund losses and a reduction in financial sector bonuses will have a detrimental effect upon income tax revenues.
Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-21) issued the following statement regarding a published report quoting a Wall Street analyst that New Jersey drivers face a 150 percent toll increase, from $960 to $2,400 per year, under Governor Corzine’s “monetization” scheme:
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-21)
To the Editor:
Charles Stiles July 19th column, “Laissez faire Legislature let James run wild, ” exposed the inherent abuses of allowing one person to hold two or more elected offices. Governor Corzine now has a golden opportunity to permanently end those abuses. He can greatly strengthen the weak dual-office prohibition the Legislature sent him last month by using his line item veto to remove the lifetime exemption that legislation gives all those now holding more than one elected office.
Senator Tom Kean, R-21 issued the following statement regarding a transportation newsletter that detailed a proposal received by Governor Corzine in February that offered New Jersey $30 billion over 15 years to operate the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway.
Senator Thomas H. Kean Jr. (R-Essex/Union/Morris/Somerset) issued the following statement after the Corzine Administration failed to fully comply with a request made under the “Open Public Records Act” for documents relating to the planned sale of the State’s toll roads.
By Republican Whip, Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-21)
Since its approval in 1998, the New Jersey Garden State Preservation Trust Fund has been an unparalleled success. Through grants and matching funds, it has enabled State, local governments and non-profits to acquire over 432, 000 acres of parks, open space and farmland. It has worked to revitalize communities, “green” urban areas, protect drinking water supplies, retain farmlands and restore historic sites. It has been an accountable and equitable funding source and until recently, the Trust was apolitical.
Kean to Make Freedom of Information Request to Get Details of Scheme
Senator Thomas Kean, R-21, today announced he will file a federal information request regarding the Corzine administration’s plans to sell the New Jersey Turnpike and other state assets.
Road Sale Gets A Green Light
Senator Tom Kean, R-21, issued the following statement regarding a single paragraph in the Fiscal Year 2008 State budget that gives the Corzine Administration authorization to make a deal to sell the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway:
Middle Class Families Need Property Tax Relief
Senator Thomas Kean, R-21, issued the following statement today regarding the absence of a new school funding formula in this years budget:
