As you know, the Governor and the Legislature have not come to resolution on the FY ‘07 state budget. NJEA lobbyists are in the State House today monitoring the situation. Members of the Assembly Budget Committee are also in the State House meeting informally behind closed doors. From information we are receiving, the Assembly Democratic leadership and Governor Corzine are still far apart on this issue. Governor Corzine, Senate President Codey, and Speaker Roberts are slated to meet later today. Hopefully, that meeting will produce a resolution which can be voted on Monday, July 3rd or Tuesday, July 4th. Because of the uncertainty of the situation, at this time we are not asking members to come to Trenton during this holiday period. If, however, there is no resolution by Wednesday, July 5th, we may call upon you to come to Trenton. Please call NJEA Government Relations between 9:30 am and 10:00 am on Wednesday morning, July 5th, to learn whether you are needed in Trenton that day and to receive an update.
In the meantime, it would be helpful if you could contact the following three legislators:
Assembly Speaker Joe Roberts
Phone: 856-742-7600
Fax: 856-742-1831
Email: asmroberts@njleg.org
Assembly Majority Leader Bonnie Watson Coleman
Phone: 609-292-0500
Fax: 609-633-2179
Email: aswwatsoncoleman@njleg.org
Assembly Budget Committee Chairman Lou Greenwald
Phone: 856-435-1247
Fax: 856-435-3849
Email: asmgreenwald@njleg.org
Call, fax, or email them with the message that it is time to craft a responsible budget for the citizens of New Jersey. The time to resolve this issue is now!
Remember, this situation could change quickly. We will try to keep you informed as more information becomes available. Thanks for any assistance you can provide
