N.J.’s Democrats and GOP gearing up for ‘09 race
While the governor’s race is the main attraction of New Jersey’s 2009 political season, each of the 80 seats in the state Assembly is up for grabs, with some of the most contentious battles expected in South Jersey. (Cynthia Burton, Inquirer)
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20081217_N_J__s_Democrats_and_GOP_gearing_up_for__09_race.html
Another bad month for N.J. budget
New Jersey’s budget woes continued to grow in November, when for the second consecutive month state revenues fell more than $200 million short of projections. (Jonathan Tamri, Inquirer)
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20081217_Another_bad_month_for_N_J__budget.html
Two Morristown DPW workers charged with heroin possession
MORRISTOWN—Two town Public Works employees, including one with a prison record who was hired on the recommendation of Mayor Donald Cresitello, were charged Tuesday with possession of heroin. (Minhaj Hassan, Daily Record)
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20081217/COMMUNITIES32/812170421/1203
NJ gov: Towns need pension contributions delayed
Tough talk from New Jersey’s governor the day after his plan to allow towns and cities to skip a half-billion dollars in pension fund contributions next year hit a snag in the Legislature. (Associated Press)
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/12/16/ap5829606.html
CRDA chief executive wins governor’s backing for new contract
ATLANTIC CITY – The chief executive of one of New Jersey’s wealthiest and most powerful state agencies said he has been asked by Gov. Jon S. Corzine to stay for another two years. (Donald Wittkowski, Atlantic City Press)
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/106/story/348380.html
Cresitello won’t run for governor, and remains undecided on mayoral reelection bid
Specifically, he’d like to take on Gov. Jon Corzine, a man who arrived in office with some flashy business credentials but whom Cresitello doesn’t think has done a good job. (PolitickerNJ.com)
Allies Sweeney and DiVincenzo assume divergent positions on pension deferral
Although they represent different parts of the state, County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo and state Sen. Majority Leader Stephen Sweeney with a few exceptions – the sales tax fight two years ago comes to mind – usually end up on the same side. (PolitickerNJ.com)
Stender says Lance’s moderate positions on social issues made him a tougher opponent than Ferguson
Anyone who watched NJN on election night witnessed it: Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D-Fanwood), who had been the favorite in the 7th District House race, choking back tears as she attempted to explain—and no doubt understand—why she lost to state Sen. Leonard Lance (R-Flemington). (PolitickerNJ.com)
Stender plans to run for re-election to Assembly seat
Still recovering from a lopsided congressional defeat to state Sen. Leonard Lance (R-Flemington), Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D-Fanwood) said today that she intends to run for re-election to the assembly in 2009. (PolitickerNJ.com)
http://www.politickernj.com/matt-friedman/26149/stender-plans-run-reelection-assembly
Ex-Haddonfield mayor eyes county clerk seat
Former Haddonfield Mayor Jack Tarditi wants to fill the shoes left by Camden County Clerk James Beach if Beach trades his Camden City office for a seat in the state legislature in Trenton. (Eileen Stilwell, Courier Post)
http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20081217/NEWS01/812170385/-1/newsfront2
Morristown mayor mulls another run
MORRISTOWN—Mayor Donald Cresitello is considering running for another term. (Joe Ungardo, Daily Record)
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20081216/COMMUNITIES32/812160323&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
Franklin mayor files papers to run for governor
FRANKLIN —Mayor Brian Levine has filed a form with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, the next step in a proposed run for governor (Mary Ann Bourbeau, CentralJersey.com)
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20081216/NEWS/812160336
NJ gov to sign pro-biz bill
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Jon S. Corzine is about to sign another piece of legislation to spur New Jersey’s economy. (Associated Press)
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newjersey/ny-bc-nj–xgr-financialmelt1216dec16,0,1894906.story
Lance praises Obama’s pick of Jackson to head EPA
State Sen. Leonard Lance, soon to take a U.S. House of Representatives seat representing the 7th District, offered praise for President elect Barack Obama’s selection of Lisa Jackson to lead the federal Environmental Protection Agency. (Martin C. Bricketto, CentralJersey.com)
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20081216/POLITICS/812160341
