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You are invited to attend:
An NJ Spotlight Roundtable
Affordable Housing in New Jersey: What's Next?
Friday, May 31, 2019 from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
More than 250 New Jersey municipalities have
finalized with the courts and housing advocates plans that detail how many
affordable homes they are allotting within their borders and where these units
could be built.
Not all of the
proposed developments will happen. Towns are not obligated to build all the
housing, they simply need to allow for its construction. It's not clear how
many may be built as there is no longer a state agency overseeing the process.
This year, for the
first time in more than a decade, a New Jersey governor has proposed depositing
the full amount of fees received — about $60 million — into the state
Affordable Housing Trust Fund in recognition of the need for more affordable
housing.
At this NJ Spotlight
roundtable experts will look briefly at the history of the affordable housing
issue in New Jersey — from the Mount Laurel decisions to the current court
process — and dive deeply into:
- Where we are today regarding
the state's need for more affordable homes
- How many more municipalities
need to draft plans and how many units are planned?
- How many homes are actually
likely to be built? Where and when? Who's going to pay for them?
- What are the prospects of the
state retaking control of the process?
Attendees may submit
questions for consideration in advance of the event as part of the registration
process.
Panelists:
Staci Berger, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Housing
and Community Development Network of NJ
Kevin Walsh, Executive Director, FairShareHousingCenter
Additional
panelists to be named.
Moderator:
Colleen O'Dea, Editor at Large, NJ Spotlight
Location:
RWJHamiltonCenter for Health &
Wellness
3100 Quakerbridge Road
Mercerville, NJ08619
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You are invited to attend:
An NJ Spotlight Roundtable
Improving Energy Efficiency in New Jersey
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Few disagree with the proposition
that energy efficiency is a win-win-win: For utilities, for their customers,
and for the environment. And yet increasing energy efficiency in New Jersey is proving to be a challenge.
Why is New Jersey, once a leader in energy
conservation, now in the middle of the pack among states in convincing
customers to use less electricity and natural gas? The conservation incentives
are clear: Customers save money, utilities purchase less fuel, and pollution
levels harmful to the public and that contribute to climate change are reduced.
A new state law aims to spur greater energy conservation
in New Jersey by putting the onus on the state's
electric and gas utilities. Is that the right model? How to best to guide the
state’s energy efficiency practices? What regulatory changes are needed to
improve New Jersey’s conservation efforts? Find out at this NJ Spotlight roundtable.
Attendees may submit questions for
consideration in advance of the event as part of the registration process.
Panelists:
Stefanie Brand, Director, New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel
David M. Daly, President & Chief
Operating Officer, Public Service Electric & Gas Company
Eric Miller, Policy Counsel,
Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, Energy Efficiency Alliance of New Jersey
Additional panelists to be named.
Moderator:
Tom Johnson, Energy Reporter, NJ
Spotlight
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn
800 US Rt. 130
Hamilton, NJ 08690
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You are invited to attend:
NJ Spotlight Roundtable
Defining the Diploma: What DoesCollege and Career-Ready Mean Today?
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 5 :30 PM - 7 :30 PM
The ConferenceCenter at MercerCountyCommunity College, West Windsor, NJ
In the second event
of our 2019 "Defining the Diploma" series, NJ Spotlight will
host a program focusing on expectations we have of our high school graduates
and how we should formulate those expectations while setting policy and practices.
This June 18th panel discussion will explore college and university
perspectives on post-graduation pursuits and also take a look at private and
public sector job paths where New Jersey graduates head next:
- How have graduates’ skills and
knowledge requirements shifted in recent years?
- How are schools and the state
dealing with this changing landscape and setting expectations looking
forward?
- Could there be a better
connection between K-12 education and New Jersey's wide array of businesses and employers hiring from
it, from small family shops to major corporations?
Keynote conversation: "The Standards Movement, a Quarter-Century”
Michael Cohen, president of Achieve
Inc., Washington DC, will join NJ Spotlight's John Mooney for a one-on-one conversation
about how the country over the past several decades established the standards
movement and how states are addressing the resulting policy and political
challenges.
Panel discussion: “New Jersey’s Debate on High
School Graduate Readiness”
Linda Eno, Assistant Commissioner, NJ Department of Education
Dr. Aaron Fichtner, President, New Jersey Council of County Colleges, former
New Jersey Labor Commissioner
Susan Henderson, President, New JerseyCityUniversity
Panel moderated by
John Mooney of NJ Spotlight. Additional panelists to be announced.
Program will include
NJTV News video segments addressing the human stakes of challenges in New Jersey's schools. NJTV News
will live-stream the event and provide accompanying event coverage.
Attendees may submit questions as part of the registration process.
The event will be held
at The ConferenceCenter at MercerCountyCommunity College(map).
Location:
The ConferenceCenter at
MercerCountyCommunity College
1200 Old Trenton Road
West Windsor Township, NJ08550
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The Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics
Rebovich Institute for NJ Politics - Winter 2017 events
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Reserve these dates to join us! All events
are free and open to the public. Additional details will be sent prior to each
event.
Sponsorship opportunities are available by
contacting Prof. Ben Dworkin at bdworkin@rider.edu
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West Windsor will have a new mayor as of January 1, 2018 and he needs your help to make the best decisions and to
keep thing moving in the right direction. So please step up and volunteer
for one or more of the dozens of opportunities that will be opening up for
appointment in the new year. The time commitment for these positions often
involves attending periodic meetings as well as some pre-reading in advance of
those sessions. What's in it for you? You are often one of the first to know
when something important is about to happen around town while you are helping
to serve the community. To obtain a volunteer form contact the town clerk: syoung@westwindsortwp.com it should be submitted during
early December.
When you apply for any of the
vacancies send us a heads-up at wwrepublicans@gmail.com and we'll pass along a good
word on your behalf.
Affordable Housing
Committee
Member
Term 3 years
Expires 12/31/2020
Resident
Representative Term 3 years
Expires 12/31/2020
Resident
Representative Term 3 years
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Alternate 1
Term 3 years
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Agricultural
Advisory Committee
Member
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Board of Recreation
Commissioners
Member
Term 5 years
Expires 12/31/2022
Alternate 1
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Expires 12/31/2018
Alternate 2
Term 5 years
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Environmental
Commission
Member
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Human Relations
Council
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Planning Board
Class IV
Member
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Class II
Member
Term 1 year
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Alternate 1
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Parking Authority
(Council Appointment)
Member
Term 5 years
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Shade Tree
Commission
Member
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Site Plan Review
Advisory Board
Resident
Representative Term 3 years
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Resident
Representative Term 3 years
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Zoning Board of
Adjustment (Council Appointment)
Member
Term 4 years
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Alternate 1
Term 2 years
Expires 12/31/2019
If you have any
questions you can contact the Township Clerk’s Office at 609-799-2400.
West Windsor Republicans
PO Box 291
West WindsorNJ08550
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10/26/17
I am writing you today as one of the Republican members of the New Jersey Bipartisan Coalition for Women's Appointments, a statewide, bipartisan group convened by the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers-New Brunswick. BCWA's purpose is to ensure the placement of well-qualified women in key positions throughout New Jersey government, regardless of who wins the gubernatorial election this year.
After the November election, New Jersey's new governor will appoint hundreds of people to state boards and commissions.
The BCWA is immediately accepting résumés for a "talent bank" of women interested in being considered for appointments to the new gubernatorial administration in 2018.
To submit your résumé, fill out the online biographical form for potential appointees. All résumés will be forwarded to the governor-elect's transition team and appointments office.
We look forward to your submission.
Sincerely,
Vanessa
Vanessa LaFranco
Bipartisan Coalition for Women's Appointments
Treasurer Elect, National Federation of Republican Women
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Openings Available to Serve on New Jersey Commissions and Boards
Service on a New Jersey board or commission is a great way
to contribute to the state and your community. There are a great number of
boards and commissions to which the Governor makes appointments that deal with
virtually all Department and public policy areas. Some appointments made by the
Governor require the Advice and Consent of the State Senate, while others are
made by the Direct Appointment of the Governor, requiring no action by the
Senate.
Serving on a board or commission
requires more than an individual's presence, it requires an unyielding
contribution of expertise and time. It is important to realize that time
commitment will vary depending on the ways in which a specific board or
commission is operated.
We welcome your participation in
this process, and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Please fill out the following form
and remember to upload or fax a resume to (609)777-0331.
In the meantime, if you have any
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Appointments
Office at (609)777-0251.
Keep your message brief, friendly,
and to the point.
Use the image as a link, or add a
call-to-action link here.
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Christmas thru the years at the White House
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Mercer County GOP names Chairwoman
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Former Hamilton Township Councilman
Former Hamilton Township Councilman
Jack Lacy, a longtime member of the township Republican Party who was active
for decades in local politics, has died.
Born and raised in Hamilton, Lacy was a
1956 graduate of Hamilton High School. He
graduated from Rutgers University with a
degree in journalism and from St. Regis University with a
Masters in Political Science.
After graduating college, he became a
member and later president of the Hamilton Jaycees.
Alongside the other member of the “two
Jacks,” former Republican Mayor Jack Rafferty, Lacy came to personify Hamilton government.
Lacy retired from the township council
in 1999, but attempted another run for office in 2003, when he challenged
Democrat Glen Gilmore for mayor. Gilmore won the race by a wide margin
and Lacy resumed his role as a mentor and steward for the Hamilton GOP.
“Jack was a true public servant who
loved Hamilton Township,” said
former state Sen. Tom Goodwin, who was handpicked by Lacy to run for township
council in 2005. “His expertise in municipal government was second to
none.
”Lacy is survived by his wife Joanne
and daughter Shannon, along with a granddaughter.
The funeral will be held on Thursday at
11 a.m. from the
Buklad Yardville Memorial Chapel, 30
Yardville Allentown Rd. in
Yardville. Burial will follow in Princeton Memorial
Park in Robbinsville. Friends
may call on Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the
memorial chapel. Memorial contributions
in Jack's memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, NJ Metro
Chapter, 1 Kalisa Way, Suite 205, Paramus, NJ 07652.
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A Tribute to Assemblyman Alex DeCroce
Minority Leader Alex DeCroce has died
DeCroce collapsed about
11 p.m.
Monday in the legislative wing of the Statehouse following a late-night voting
session. Shocked lawmakers, aides, and operatives milled around as EMTs
attended to DeCroce, who was said to have been feeling ill before leaving the
chamber.
A mild-mannered leader,
DeCroce was first elected to the Assembly in 1989 and served as deputy speaker
from 1994 to 2001.
He also served as a Morris County
freeholder from 1984 to 1989, serving for one year as freeholder director.
DeCroce was born
in Morristown
and lived in Parsippany-Troy Hills. He attended Seton Hall University
and, aside from his legislative accomplishments, made his career as a Realtor
at ERA Gallo & DeCroce.
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Mr. Biondi suffered
from cancer and perservered in the face of his illness, winning re-election on
Tuesday night.
Born in Newark,
the assemblyman settled in Hillsborough and kept his well-trafficked office in
downtown Somerville.
A throwback who enjoyed
nurturing friendships on both sides of the aisle, Mr. Biondi was respected by
his peers as a savvy politician.
The former mayor of
Hillsborough presided over the 1990s construction of the township's impressive
municipal building.
A great storyteller,
vigorous conversationalist and horse lover, Mr. Biondi recalled how as a
young man he used to take extended rides in Hunterdon
County.
The proud
Italian-American was a good-natured center of attention in Somerville
taverns for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
An assemblyman
since 1998, Mr. Biondi served as Republican Conference
Leader through 2008 and as the Assembly's Assistant Republican
Leader from 2002-2003.
