May 11, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
Almost $200,000 of Taxpayer Money Has Paid Half the Salary for Full-Time Local Union President’s Salary in Last 5 Years
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder, and Assembly Chris Brown today called on the Pemberton Township Education Association to return almost $200,000 to the school district after the State Commission of Investigation reported the money paid half the salary for the full-time employment of the local union president.
“Pemberton is one of the high-needs districts receiving enormous levels of state aid, mandated by the State Supreme Court to provide for the ‘thorough and efficient’ education of the township’s children. This year alone, $80 million is being poured into the Pemberton schools, and to learn that some of that taxpayer money is being used to pay for a union administrator is intolerable,” said Assemblyman Chris Brown. “Not a single dime of this money helps foster better education or assists our teachers.”
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May 3, 2012
Contact: Adam Bauer / (609) 847-3600
District 8
Senator Dawn Addiego and Assemblymen Scott Rudder and Chris Brown (all R-Burlington/Atlantic/Camden) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Assemblyman Harold ‘Doc’ Colburn, who also served as a former Burlington County freeholder and long-time Moorestown dermatologist:
“Doc Colburn was Burlington County. The good doctor was the epitome of a true public servant. He served his state, county and community with distinction and compassion. He was all about the people and doing what was best for them. His passing is a great loss to our state and, in particular, our county. We extend our sincerest condolences to his children.”
April 11, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Assemblyman Scott Rudder
Assemblyman Scott Rudder (R-Burlington), a member of the Assembly Transportation, Public Works & Independent Authorities Committee, issued the statement below today in response to a report on the findings of a soon to be released Government Accountability Office report on the cancellation of the ARC Tunnel:
“The GAO report is biased and riddled with misinformation. The report fails to mention the myriad of costs associated with the project which put New Jersey’s share at 65.5 percent, not the 14 percent the federal government claims.
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March 8, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Assemblyman Scott Rudder
Assemblyman Scott Rudder, R-Burlington, who is a member of the Assembly Transportation Committee, said today’s hearing at which resolution AR-61 was approved granting the committee “special” status to examine the Port Authority is a transparent and politically-charged effort to turn the so-called investigation into more theater produced by the Democrats.
“Chairman Wisniewski’s response that including the minority party in the subpoena powers of his ‘special’ committee depended on whether Republicans voted in favor of the resolution indicates that Democrats are on more of a political witch hunt rather than an actual effort seeking reform,” said Rudder. “There is already a bipartisan, bi-state investigation into the activities of the port. For the chairman to make such a statement clearly calls into question whether Assemblyman Wisniewski is acting as Chairman of the Transportation Committee or Chairman of the State Democratic Committee.
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March 8, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
8th District legislators Introduced Concurrent Resolution and Requested President Sweeney and Speaker Oliver to Post for Floor Vote on March 15
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder and Assemblyman Chris Brown have introduced concurrent resolutions today which press for an independent State agency representing consumers to actively pursue a $45 million decrease in water rates from New Jersey American Water Company.
More pointedly, the bipartisan resolutions call on the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel to abandon its admitted current negotiations on the company’s request for a 20 percent increase — which could lead to yet another rate increase.
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March 1, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
Legislation Exempts New Business Moving Into an Existing Pinelands Structure from Certain Application and Approval Procedures
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder, and Assembly Chris Brown have introduced a bill streamlining the process for new business development in “Commercial Development Zones” in the Pinelands.
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February 28, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
Assemblyman Scott Rudder
Assemblyman Scott Rudder has introduced legislation establishing uniform procedures to address interstate conflicts regarding adult guardianship issues.
“This action is desperately needed to protect the interests of the thousands of New Jersey residents who, for various reasons, are represented by an adult guardian,” said Assemblyman Rudder. “By clarifying the jurisdiction of the state court in guardian issues, we are lessening the burden and stress on elderly residents who need help, and their families and guardians.”
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February 22, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder and Assemblyman Chris Brown (all R-8) have introduced legislation that will breathe life into the economy and help more New Jersey families become homeowners.
“In today’s environment, FHA is the No. 1 loan program in the country. There are first-time buyers who are ready to purchase condos and townhouses, but FHA is the only entity that will let you put down 3 percent to buy a house,” said Senator Addiego. “Without timely cooperation from the associations, these mortgages can not be approved, and the sale falls through.”
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February 21, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder and Assembly Christopher J. Brown (all R-8) issued the following statements after Governor Chris Christie’s Budget Address to a joint session of the New Jersey Legislature.
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego:
“Governor Christie’s budget cuts taxes on every family in New Jersey, and continues to promote business expansion and job creation in our state. We are establishing a competitive advantage over our neighboring states, and New Jersey residents will reap the benefits.
“I applaud Governor Christie for putting forward a plan that will produce significant savings for taxpayers. The Governor’s plan to cut income taxes across the board will put more money back into workers’ paychecks, and his proposal to increase education aid to our schools will produce property tax savings for homeowners.”
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February 21, 2012
Contact: Robbie Kenney / (609) 654-1498
District 8
Business Roundtable Will Be Held on Wednesday, Feb. 29 in Southampton
Nancy Wittenberg, the Executive Director of the Pinelands Commission will be guest speaker at the 8th District Business Rountable on Wednesday, February 29. The hour-long event, presented by Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder and Assemblyman Chris Brown, will be held at 8 a.m., at the Red Lion Diner in Southampton.
“The Pinelands cover such a large area of the 8th District, and it plays an enormous role in the local economies of so many of our municipalities,” said Senator Addiego. “Director Wittenberg has the role of balancing economic development and job growth with preserving and protecting the Pinelands.”
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