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News from
Speaker Pro Tempore Green
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For Release:
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Speaker Pro Tempore Jerry Green
Housing & Community Development Committee Chair
p: 609-465-0700
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April 1, 2016
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Green Urges Christie to Step Up & Lead for Sake of
A.C.
(TRENTON) – Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Jerry Green
(D-Middlesex/Somerset/Union) issued the following statement Friday regarding
Atlantic City:
“No matter how many charts and graphs the Governor puts out, facts are
facts. Looking back on the history of takeovers in New Jersey, it’s reasonable
to be concerned that infringing upon the rights of working people in Atlantic
City ultimately would do more harm than good.
“The better option would be for Gov.
Christie to exercise the authority he already has to fix this problem. Why he
hasn’t done so is a mystery to everybody.
“The disrespect for Speaker Prieto is
beneath the office of the Governor. The Speaker has made it clear that he wants
to engage in a conversation that produces a workable compromise, and he’s been
shut down by the Governor at every turn.
“Even U.S. Government 101 students know
that there are two independent houses of the legislature. It’s time for the
Governor to step up, acknowledge that basic fact and work with Speaker Prieto
to save Atlantic City. There’s no excuse for this lack of leadership in the
midst of a serious
crisis.”
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