Morning News - Other Municipalities Tighten Belts

Here are some stories from around New Jersey today of other entities tightening their belts around the the Garden State. Stories such as these naturally beg the question: why is it so tough in Hoboken politically to make spending cuts, even in such economically difficult times? I have an answer that is quite simple: Not enough taxpayers vote, period. Will this change in 2009 after many tax payers have gotten the sticker shock? Stay tuned or better yet tell five friends to vote and make sure they know about two important dates: April 21 for the School Board and May 12th for the City Council and Mayor races.

Newark school district plans school closures, job cuts
Looking to plug a $44 million shortfall in its nearly $1 billion proposed budget, the Newark school district will close two middle schools and eliminate more than 50 central office jobs. (Rundquist, Star-Ledger)
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/04/newark_school_district_plans_s.html

Camden County lowering tax levy once again
Camden County officials said yesterday that they were lowering the tax levy for the third year in a row, thanks to a steadfast refusal to replace most employees who leave. (Katz, Inquirer)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20090408_Camden_County_lowering_tax_levy_once_again.html

No tax hike in Ocean County budget
TOMS RIVER Ocean County government's $357.6 million 2009 budget was adopted Tuesday afternoon at a special public meeting of the Board of Freeholders. (Larsen, APP)
http://app.com/article/20090407/NEWS/90407162 ◦

Morning News - Other Municipalities Tighten Belts