We were elected on a message of making New Jersey affordable again for everyone who lives and works in this state. We promised in our campaign to change the way business is done in Trenton, and we are working to make that a reality. Your mandate to us was government reform, and here are some of the areas we are working on:
- Relieving the tax burden on property owners.
- Cutting wasteful government spending.
- Consolidating government functions through shared services among municipalities, counties and schools boards.
- Adopting reforms that reduce the costs to taxpayers for public employee benefits, including pensions and health care.
- Providing quality public schools, in part by forcing tax money to go toward classrooms and school facilities – not toward excessive salaries and perks for administrators.
- Making local, county and state government more open, accessible and accountable to the public.
Assemblyman Angel Fuentes Speaks with Jill Horner on Comcast Newsmakers
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FUENTES TO SERVE ON KEY ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES
Fri, 01/27/2012 - 10:03am5th District Assemblyman Appointed Vice-Chairman of New Assembly Committee; Will Serve on Other Key Committees
(CAMDEN)--Assemblyman Angel Fuentes (D-Camden) has been appointed by Speaker Sheila Oliver (D-Essex), Majority Leader Louis Greenwald (D-Camden), and the Assembly Democratic leadership team to serve on three critical Assembly committees, including the position of Vice-Chairman of the newly-created Assembly Women and Children Committee. Assemblyman Fuentes will also serve on the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee and the Assembly Human Services Committee.
"I am grateful and thankful that our leadership has shown the confidence in me to serve in these important roles," said Fuentes. "Each of these committees will handle issues that are important to the middle-class and working families of the 5th District in the new legislative session, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on the challenging issues we will face."
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SENATOR DONALD NORCROSS STATEMENT ON THE FINAL REPORT OF THE UMDNJ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 2:30pm"Over the years, both Rowan University and Rutgers-Camden have successfully built strong local institutions with world-class reputations. Any proposal that strengthens both institutions and results in South Jersey finally receiving its fair share of higher education funding is worth our serious consideration. It is time to stem the flow of capital and operational dollars from moving up the Turnpike.
It is vital that any potential new entity achieves Research University status of the highest classification under New Jersey law as outlined in the report. I also expect that it would be an equal joining of these institutions, not a folding of one into the other. This would be reflected in the naming of the potential new institution, which must be respectful of both distinguished universities. Likewise, the development of the governing body should reflect the interests and diversity of both communities. I look forward to having a full and open dialogue on this proposal with all parties as this process continues."
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