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Campaign Address
PO Box 22, Stanhope, NJ 07874
Website
vic4liberty.com
The biggest challenge is affordability. I support making housing more affordable by removing the impact fees (taxes) on smaller size-houses. I support changing the zoning laws to allow affordable housing, such as tiny homes and RVs, as well as the use of abandoned commercial and residential buildings to reduce homelessness. I support making healthcare more affordable by ending the certificate of need (CON) laws that increase the cost of medical services. I support gradually repealing the State Income Tax, which would save thousands of dollars for every worker, and allow for a significant reduction in property taxes, which are the highest in the nation. The State Income Tax (9 states don't have it) is to be replaced with user fees, with toll roads being the example. On top of reducing their property taxes, local governments could also use the saved money for other purposes. I support lowering the energy prices, by letting people choose their own company, just like with auto insurance.
I support letting people have same-day voter registration, just like what exists in 23 states.
The New Jersey economy would get a boost from the gradual abolition of the State Income Tax, which would save thousands of dollars for each working person. The reduction of property taxes would further lead to the increase in consumer spending. By making it easier for people to start their own businesses, New Jersey can become business-friendly.
The gradual abolition of the State Income Tax and its replacement with user fees, would allow local communities to increase local school funding.
I reject all federal policies that are leading to a mess in the immigration system. Unlike 120 years ago, federal immigration restrictions make it nearly impossible to legally come to the US. 93% of the people arrested by ICE had no violent convictions, and 65% had no convictions. Let the local police deal with law enforcement, if anyone does commit violent or property crime. Let employers fund the travel and training of immigrant employees, with private groups offering financial assistance. Individuals who will pass the background checks in the State of New Jersey, have a right to come to New Jersey on their own or with their families to seek work.
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Campaign phone
(973) 348-5434
Campaign Address
Mikie Sherrill for Governor, PO Box 43032, Montclair, NJ 07043
Website
www.mikiesherrill.com
Affordability is a top priority for my campaign – I rolled out an Affordability Agenda to outline my plan to make sure everyone can get ahead and afford to live in New Jersey. We can’t make NJ more affordable unless we make housing more affordable. I’ve proposed converting unused commercial space into housing; we can also remediate brownfields to build more housing units. To bring tax relief to middle-class families, I’ll work to unlock the potential of shared services for municipalities and expand New Jersey’s Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. I want to drive down health care costs, including an independent audit of the State Health Benefits Program. I will also prioritize and support low-cost, in-state clean energy investments and innovations – like solar – to bring down utility rates for families by increasing in-state power generation and expanding capacity. And with the chaos coming from Washington, I will stand in the breach and take the fight to Trump and Musk.
I am committed to protecting our democracy and expanding voting rights in New Jersey. Every New Jerseyan deserves to have their voice heard, and we need to make it as easy as possible to cast your ballot. I strongly support implementing same-day voter registration and expanding the number of early voting sites in each county so that voters have as many options as possible to vote. New Jersey voters deserve fair and transparent elections, which is why I advocated for and supported office block ballots. Voters deserve fair ballots that are clear and avoid confusion.
We also need more transparency and accountability in government. OPRA was created to hold elected officials accountable. It helped to expose abuses at our veterans homes during COVID, and after reporting, I led federal legislation for pandemic preparedness. I was opposed to the OPRA rollbacks because it made our government less transparent and as governor, I will work with legislators and stakeholders to improve transparency
I’m committed to making New Jersey the most innovative and competitive economy in the nation. I will develop a comprehensive strategy, working with key industries, institutions of higher education, and labor leaders, to fix permitting and invest in innovation to create jobs and new businesses. I will make it easier to start a business by directing the Business Action Center to take on a stronger role to support entrepreneurs and small business owners. And I will streamline and increase transparency within the state agency approval and permitting process to reduce costs and delays that are holding our economy back.
It’s crucial that everyone in New Jersey has a fair shot and the opportunity to succeed, but we continue to see large disparities in educational and economic opportunities. I will make key investments in our public schools and workforce system, in proven programs like high-impact tutoring and Registered Apprenticeships, to give all New Jerseyans real economic opportunities.
New Jersey has one of the top-rated school systems in America and that is a testament to the resources we have dedicated to ensuring all students have a fair shot at success. I believe we need to modernize the school funding formula to reflect what an education should look like today, where we are meeting the latest standards and best practices, and helping students overcome challenges like learning loss and mental health. The bulk of the current formula was written in 2008 and needs to be updated. For example, we need to ensure the school funding formula takes into account districts that have a higher percentage of students with special needs. We also need to address some of the wild fluctuations and severe cuts we are seeing year to year now that we are actually fully funding and administering the formula - this can happen to any district and it can be very disruptive to school operations, staffing levels, and the quality of education a student receives year to year.
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office to Congress, I have worked to build trust between communities and law enforcement. With the chaos coming from the Trump administration, I’ll be a governor who defends our constitutional protections and the law-abiding residents of this state. Moreover, I’m proud of the work we’ve done to make our state a welcoming place to live, as immigration helps our communities thrive and drives our incredible innovation economy. I support policies to ensure all New Jersey students have the opportunity to attend our state’s world-class universities, pay in-state tuition, and afford their college education. I support robust access to legal counsel and public safety efforts to ensure that all New Jersey drivers are qualified to operate a motor vehicle on the roadways. I support New Jersey’s Office of New Americans and the work it does to serve residents of our state, whether it’s finding employment, child care, legal representation, or state program information.
