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TRENTON – The New Jersey Restaurateurs’ Good Government Fund, the Political Action Committee of the New Jersey Restaurant Association voted to extend their support for Barry Funt in his bid for election to represent the 27th legislative district

In response to the their support Barry explained, “I am proud to accept the support of an organization like The New Jersey Restaurant Association. The organization represents 23,000 small and family businesses that employ 300,000 people. In light of a current 9.7% unemployment rate in the state, it is an industry that should be lauded.”

"I believe that the men and women of this state who create jobs do more good than any politician can ever do.  Therefore, we need to reduce the burdens on them so that they can continue to create jobs.  Mr. McKeon looks at productive businesses like restaurants and sees a pool of money that he can attach to in the way of taxes and fees to reward his special interests friends and political cronies.  He has little regard for the negative impact of his tax and spend policies.  The differences between us couldn't be more clear."

There are over 500 foodservice establishments in the 27th district employing over 5000 people in the district.

For more information on Barry Funt and his campaign for Assembly visit: http://www.funtforassembly.org.

For the official release of New Jersey Restaurant Association visit: http://www.njra.org/singlenews.asp?item_ID=2783.

October 6, 2009 – Second District Assembly candidate Reggie Floyd today took issue with public comments made by Assemblyman John Amodeo on a pending matter before the Casino Control Commission (CCC) because they violate proper conduct of the Casino Control Act.

ROBERTS ANNOUNCES DEMOCRATIC ASSEMBLY
CAMPAIGN STEERING COMMITTEE
Speaker Brings Together Party Leaders to Ensure Strong Future
For Assembly's Democratic Majority

(TRENTON) – Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts today announced the formation of a steering committee of leading Assembly Democrats to help guide the final two months of this year's legislative campaigns and ensure the future of the chamber's Democratic majority.

Assemblywoman Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder today called for Speaker Joseph Roberts to convene a special session of the Assembly to discuss the impact of an Appellate Court ruling on affordable housing in Eastampton.

WESTWOOD – In response to recent remarks made by Assemblyman Gordon Johnson about the re-opening of Pascack Valley Hospital, Assemblywoman Charlotte Vandervalk and Washington Township Councilman Robert Schroeder, joined with local residents in decrying Johnson’s actions and calling for the re-opening of Pascack Valley Hospital.

MCKEON: OVERWHELMING BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT IN ASSEMBLY SPEAKS TO IMPORTANCE OF 'OPEN SPACE' TO N.J. VOTER

Assembly Environment Chair Welcomes Passage of Open Space Ballot Measure in Assembly
 
(TRENTON) - The Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee chairman welcomed the passage of the open space ballot question measure he sponsored  in the Assembly by a 66-9-3 vote.

"The overwhelming bi-partisan support of the measure speaks to the fact that New Jersey voters value the importance of open space to the economy, to our environment and to our quality of life," McKeon (D-Essex) said.

MCKEON WELCOMES GOV. CORZINE'S SUPPORT OF 'OPEN SPACE' BALLOT QUESTION MEASURE
 
ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENT CHAIR SAYS BOND ISSUE OF $400 MILLION HELPS STATE GO FORWARD TO GIVE VOTERS CHOICE ON FUNDING
 
(TRENTON) - Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee chairman John F. McKeon today welcomed Governor Jon S. Corzine's support of his open space ballot question measure that would empower voters in November to decide on the funding of open space.

MCKEON WELCOMES ADVANCING OF 'OPEN SPACE' BALLOT QUESTION MEASURE IN ASSEMBLY BUDGET PANEL

ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENT CHAIR SAYS BOND ISSUE OF $400 MILLION HELPS STATE GO FORWARD TO GIVE VOTERS CHOICE ON FUNDING

(TRENTON) - Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee chairman John F. McKeon today welcomed the advancing of his open space ballot question measure in an Assembly panel.

McKeon's measure (A-3901) to empower voters to replenish the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) that funds open space was released today by the Assembly Budget Committee with amendments in a 12-0 vote with one abstention. The amendments include a lower amount of $400 million for the bond issue.

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MCKEON TO BE JOINED BY BI-PARTISAN LAWMAKERS IN SUPPORT OF 'OPEN SPACE' BALLOT QUESTION MEASURE AT 'KEEP IT GREEN COALITION' PRESSER

ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENT CHAIR TO TESTIFY BEFORE BUDGET COMMITTEE 

(TRENTON) - Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee chairman John F. McKeon today will be joined by bi-partisan lawmakers and environmentalists at a news conference organized by the 'Keep It Green Coaltion' to announce new developments in the ballot question measure that gives voters the choice on funding of open space.

With Republican First District Assembly Candidates Mike Donohue and Frank Conrad building momentum, Democrat Incumbents Nelson Albano and Matthew Milam will get a "pass" on the budget vote from Joe Roberts and the Camden Democrats who pay for their campaigns.