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Events
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Citizen Leadership & Sustainability Series
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Things are heating up! In this issue we look at the "municipal tsunami is approaching; as threat on pay-to-play reform; and a spotlight on citizens working constructively to increase public service in their community. Read all about it now!
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 IS YOUR TOWN PREPARED FOR THE MUNICIPAL TSUNAMI?
"While several towns were impacted during the "Great Recession," forcing them to lay off and furlough workers, one expert predicts towns will go through another "municipal tsunami." PolitickerNJ.com
As reported last week on PolitickerNJ.com, Professor Raphael J. Caprio of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy painted a stark picture before the New Jersey League of Municipalities last week. With major reductions in state aid, a lagging economy, and soaring costs for government services towns are facing a "tsunami" in the coming years.
The Citizens Campaign offers one solution every town should start with, read more.
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THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
Faced with a citizen-initiated petition drive, the Gloucester Township council introduced a watered-down, loophole filled ordinance, in an effort to thwart the citizens petition and protect the "pay to play" system. (If you live in the area, join us in speaking against the adoption of the ordinance next Monday, July 23rd.) (Read more)
Even if you don't live in Gloucester Township, this is an important reminder that we still have a lot of work ahead to eliminate the boss system in New Jersey and bring real change. Over the last 10 years citizens have made unprecedented improvements in government accountability and integrity - with more than 90 local ordinances and the strongest state pay-to-play law in the nation adopted.
Considering the municipal tsunami we are facing, we cannot afford to sit back and let things return to business as usual. Does your town have a pay-to-play law? If not, download our presentation kit and make a presentation at your next municipal meeting.
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 RESIDENTS WORKING ON ENFORCEMENT OF THE CITIZEN SERVICE ACT
In 2009 the Citizens Service Act was adopted, creating a simple system for citizens to find out about local opportunities to get involved in their town and how to apply to serve. The purpose of the law was to encourage increased community involvement on boards and commissions like the Human Relations Commission, Zoning Board, Youth Commission, etc. Three years after the act was signed into law some municipalities are still not complying, Hillside and Newark are two of those towns. Read more about citizens efforts in Hillside.
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 CITIZEN LEADER PROFILE: CYNTHIA MOSLEY
First a Political Navigator, now a Citizen Legislator
Newark resident Cynthia Mosley won our 2012 Citizen Leadership Award for her work in bringing residents, teachers, students, and parents together to improve the community. Now, Cynthia has joined up with a few residents interested in cutting costs in the Newark budget. Cynthia joined fellow resident Dan DeNose and The Citizens Campaign Chairman Harry Pozycki in presenting our Best Price Insurance Reform.
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