This is a reminder that the Governor will be holding Camden County’s town hall meeting about asset monetization on Monday, January 28th. Please try to attend and encourage your members to go, as well.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 7-9 p.m. – CAMDEN, Voorhees
Voorhees Middle School - Performing Arts Center
1000 Holly Oak Drive
Voorhees, NJ 08043
RSVP: 609-292-9763
http://www.state.nj.us/townhallmeetings/rsvp/index.html

Here are some sample questions you could ask:

As we all know, funding for new school construction and repair was depleted. But the needs are still out there. How do you plan to address these very real needs in your debt restructuring plan?

It’s been reported that the portion of tolls paid by New Jersey residents falls disproportionately on those living NEAR the toll roads, while ALL residents will hopefully benefit from debt restructuring. Why wouldn’t you consider an increase in the income tax, which is not only evenly distributed, but more progressive than toll increases?

You just signed a school funding law to provide aid to districts that have not had aid increases in a very long time. How will you pay for that if the Legislature agrees to your freeze on state spending?