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Prioritizing NJ Transit. NJT is the third largest public transit system in the country, yet it continues to disappoint. We need to make sure a new Hudson River tunnel is built, and pursue pragmatic solutions to improve service while that work is being done: 1) providing real-time, accurate train location data, 2) bringing new rail cars online that were ordered 8 years ago, 3) ensuring Amtrak accelerates infrastructure repairs as promised.
Addressing the root causes of rising costs. Property taxes - find practical methods of sharing services and cutting down redundancies like coordinating contract negotiations across towns. Childcare - support providers in entering the market to increase options and lower costs. Energy prices - in the short term increase supply through creative solutions like connecting ready-to-go power plants to underutilized grid connections, and in the long term pursue diversified sources of supply that are as cost-effective, efficient, and renewable as possible.
New Jersey should pursue mechanisms that reduce the cost of political campaigns as a barrier to talented people getting involved. And the single best action we can take to improve New Jersey's democracy is to show people what efficient and effective government can accomplish. If voters believe that government is working pragmatically to solve real problems, then they will be more likely to participate in civic life.
The more effectively the State functions, the more business it will attract.
-Control costs. Rising costs affect not only individuals but also businesses. For example, health insurance is a major expense for businesses, and the State should make addressing healthcare costs a priority by exploring measures like pharmacy benefit manager reform and improving price transparency.
-Prioritize public transit. More businesses will want to locate in NJ and more workers will want to live here if our public transportation infrastructure operates effectively. A recent study estimated that NJ Transit produces over $10 billion in overall economic value to NJ each year.
-Improve government efficiency. Government should move more quickly, especially when it comes to processing business or professional licenses or permits required for business projects. That means replacing outdated technology and enacting monitoring systems for greater government accountability.
NJ needs to adequately fund our public schools in a way that is fair and equitable. One of the key challenges with the current state funding formula is the potential for large, unpredictable drops in funding from year to year for certain school districts. That kind of volatility makes it difficult for districts to plan responsibly.
We should pursue reforms that would improve funding stability, such as using multi-year averages for the property value and income figures that determine a district’s capacity to contribute. This would smooth out year-to-year fluctuations and give school district leaders more predictable budgets.
NJ should also move from a census-based model for allocating special education funds to a formula based on the actual number of students with special needs in each district. That change would ensure funding better tracks real needs and provides more accurate support for students who rely on those services.
As a former federal and state prosecutor, I believe in the rule of law. That means sensible and safe flows of people at our borders, and it also means appropriate process for individuals living in the United States who interact with the immigration system. Ultimately, immigration policy is the purview of the federal government, and the entire system is badly in need of reform.
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