For
Immediate Release:
June 17, 2019
Freeholders
create “Contract with Monmouth County”
Pledge commitments to County residents
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County
Board of Chosen Freeholders passed a resolution pledging the commitments and
initiatives of the Freeholders to the citizens of Monmouth County at their
workshop meeting held on Thursday, June 13 in Freehold.
“Monmouth County residents deserve
a clear vision from their elected officials and the Board of Chosen Freeholders
intends on continuing to provide that clarity,” said Freeholder Director Thomas
A. Arnone. “My fellow Freeholders and I truly believe that Monmouth County is a
model of efficiency in government and welcome open communication between the
County and its residents.”
“The Contract With Monmouth County
was borne of the current environment where political discourse has become
increasingly strident and vague,” said Freeholder Gerry P. Scharfenberger,
Ph.D. “We felt it important for the residents to know the foundation of our governing
philosophy and to reassure them of our commitment to protecting and leading the
county they love so much in the manner in which they demand.”
The Board of Chosen Freeholders is
making the following commitments to the citizens of Monmouth County through a
“Contract with Monmouth County:”
- The Board
will continue to protect and preserve open space and expand our world
class Park System.
- Encourage
new and expanded development in already developed areas whenever possible.
- Provide
the best services to the public at the absolute lowest cost.
- Lobby the
Governor and Legislature to change the onerous property tax system in the
State of New Jersey.
- Work with
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to shift the burden of government
from the taxpayers to the private sector through programs, such as the
Faith Based Initiative.
- Stand up
against legislation and State mandates that adversely impact the Monmouth
County taxpayers, such as the sanctuary state policy and proposed
recreational marijuana legalization.
- Work
closely with law enforcement to enforce the law and to protect and ensure
the safety of all residents and visitors of Monmouth County.
- Continue
to enhance and improve the County’s leading educational institutions.
- Expand
the already extensive number of Shared Service agreements between the
County and other government entities.
- Set the
standard for efficiency in government administration for the State of New
Jersey.
- Provide
world class programs through Health and Human Services that contribute to
the quality of life for all residents, from early childhood to successful
aging.
- Keep
Monmouth County a desirable place for business and economic growth to
expand the commercial tax ratable base.
- Work with
organizations such as Habitat for Humanity to create affordable housing,
while advocating for an end to court-mandated housing quotas forced upon
municipalities.
- Promote
patriotism and protect the values and traditions that make Monmouth County
“The Place You Want to Be.”
For more information, go to www.VisitMonmouth.com.
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