Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove, representing the 9th Legislative District, offered the following remarks regarding Governor Christie’s recent town hall meeting in Berkeley Township:
“In what proved to be a sobering and informative assessment of the current situation, Governor Christie explained in no uncertain terms the consequences for taxpayers if the State does not move forward with reform to reign in the cost of government. Any attempt by other interests to downplay the severity of our state’s fiscal crisis both in the short and long term should be met with skepticism and ire.
“The extent of the reforms proposed by the Governor correlate to the significant spending reductions necessary for not only a balanced State Budget, but also for alleviating the state’s crushing tax burden on struggling homeowners and businesses that has suffocated New Jersey’s economy for years. Like many, we are disappointed and frustrated with the lack of action by the Legislative Leadership to build upon the bipartisan success of the recently passed budget cap that will substantially help control increases in municipal, county and school property tax levies.
“Years before the start of the recession and the emergence of a $10 billion-plus budget deficit, the 9th District Delegation proposed a comprehensive plan through legislation to limit the size, scope and cost of government. We proposed downsizing the state bureaucracy through means of attrition and adopting private sector business practices to serve the interest of taxpayers. Calling for a reduction in the State workforce did not exactly endear us to public sector employee unions, but we felt it was the right thing to do for the state. But what good are government services if a person can’t afford to live in the state offering them? As a consequence of inaction by the past Administration, it was recently announced that there may be as many as 1,200 layoffs by the state.
“If reforms are not adopted to re-engineer government, New Jersey risks watching its neighboring states, who take appropriate action, win over businesses and enterprising citizens. By offering more opportunities for prosperity and a better life, other states will reap the benefits of a stable tax base that can generate enough revenue to fund senior programs and other essential services. Reverting back to the failed tax-and-spend policies of the past offers no hope for the future and simply cannot be considered an option.”
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