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Got ethics? In this issue we look at the recently created Trenton Ethics Board; how shared services are making the headlines; and we spotlight one of our newest recruits to the Law and Policy Task Force. Read all about it now!
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CITIZENS CREATE TRENTON ETHICS BOARD
For the past few months all eyes have been on Trenton as FBI squads raid city hall and carry out boxes of documents. No one knows who the target is, or what the charges are, but all of this has put a cloud over our capital city. So it is refreshing to have a ray of sunshine emanating from city hall. After more than a year of working and lobbying the city council, Marge Berkeyheiser, Vertulie Massenat, and other Trenton residents were successful in creating a Trenton Ethics Board. ( Click here to read more and learn how to apply)
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NEW AUSTERITY CREATES IMPETUS FOR LOCAL ACTION
Check out our latest oped in NewJerseyNewsRoom.com, where we look at the current fiscal crisis towns and cities are facing and innovative solutions to reduce costs.
"One solution every town should be looking into is shared service agreements. Looking forward, we know there are many other ways to deliver services more efficiently. Citizens as well as city and town officials need to learn from each other, embrace innovative solutions and adopt best practices."
This week on our blog we highlighted some shared services that are making the news this week in Camden, Bergen and Essex counties. (Read all about it)
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 CITIZEN LEADER PROFILE: JOHN TREMBLE Volunteer with the Law & Policy Task Force At The Citizens Campaign we have a small staff to work with, so we often rely upon experts and volunteers to help us carry out our mission. One of those volunteers we are heavily reliant on, and thankful for, is John Tremble. John was first introduced to The Citizens Campaign when he began working with his fellow Cherry Hill residents to reform government and cut costs. It was from of their diligent research and efforts that our model "Best Price Insurance Reform" was developed, and their efforts saved more than $6 million for their local school district. Now John is helping us bring this reform to other towns by assisting us in navigating the public records requests and crunching numbers. Already, with John's expertise we've confirmed the City of Camden saved more then $5 million, Hamilton had the potential to $5 million, and there are millions more of dollars to be saved! Thank you John! |
