The Governor wants to stay the course, but we can't afford a course that involves higher property taxes and high unemployment for working class New Jerseyans.
Speeches and YouTube moments are nice, but the reality is that Gov. Christie's first year was a tough year for working class residents.
2011 CANNOT BE THE SAME.
Our State remains distressed:
PROPERTY TAXES
• Under Gov. Christie, hard-working New Jersey Families have endured painful property tax increases.
• Anyone who has seen their property tax bill knows the Governor pushed whatever he could onto the shoulders of working class families.
• The rich got a free ride while senior citizens saw their property tax relief slashed.
EDUCATION
• The Governor spent the past year undermining schools, cutting aid and scapegoating dedicated teachers.
• Property taxes and class sizes increased, meaning residents paid more for less.
UNEMPLOYMENT
• Unemployment remained above 9 percent as the Governor paid little attention to the economy.
• The unemployed deserve more than being called “these people” and hearing Republicans admit that they have no job plan.
WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE
• Working class women saw their health care slashed as Republicans chose ideology over doing what was right.
BACK TO WORK NJ & COOPERATION
• Hopefully the Governor in the year ahead will be more willing to protect New Jersey families, children, women’s healthcare and senior citizens.
• The Governor can change course by signing the 30 Back to Work NJ bills on his desk that will create jobs and economic development.
• It’s time the Governor put the theatrics aside and worked with Democrats to create jobs, improve our economy and get things done that matter to working families.
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