FYI...

August 15, 2010

Mr. Gene Williams

Executive Editor

The Courier-Post

301 South Cuthbert Boulevard

Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Dear Mr. Williams,

As we discussed this morning, I am deeply concerned about the errors of fact in reporter Eileen Stilwell’s story on the DRPA. These errors directly attack my honesty and integrity and are untrue. I am appalled that easily checked facts, such as votes at the DRPA, either were not checked or ignored. Some things never even occurred during the time period in question. Others were not approved or voted upon by me. These kinds of errors are the result of either negligence or malice.

Here are the major errors:

GLOUCESTER COUNTY TIMES EDITORIAL - August 15, 2010

Two South Jersey legislators wasted no time last week in proposing legislation that would end what state Sen. Donald Norcross called "out-of-control perks" for public employees.

Responding to recent reports of misused employee benefits at the Delaware River Port Authority, Norcross, D-5, of Camden, and Assemblyman Paul Moriarty D-4, of Washington Township, are working on bills that would reduce or eliminate job-related benefits like housing allowances, vehicle stipends and credit cards for public-sector and related- agency employees. As planned, the legislation would include various ethical reforms as well.

By Kevin McArdle - NJ101.5 FM - August 13, 2010

State Senator Don Norcross and Assemblyman Paul Moriarty are calling for a statewide offensive against spending and ethics abuses by enacting sweeping reforms that would apply to all public bodies - from the Governor's Office and the Legislature on down to county and local governments, state and county colleges and universities, school and fire districts, and including all independent state, county, and local authorities in New Jersey.

"It's time to cut up the government credit card," says Moriarty. "This law will be a reality check for all public officials and employees. While the great majority of them are honest, diligent workers who serve the public well, others have taken advantage of a system that offers too much opportunity for abuse."

By Tom Hester, Sr. - NJ NEWSROOM - August 12, 2010

Norcross and Moriarty call it the "Government Reality Check Act''

Two legislators called Thursday for what they described as a statewide offensive against spending and ethics abuses by enacting sweeping reforms that would apply to all government agencies from the governor's office and Legislature to county and local governments, public colleges, school and fire districts, and independent authorities.

The sponsors of the proposed law, Sen. Donald Norcross (D-Camden) and Assemblyman Paul Moriarty (D-Gloucester), declared it represents a comprehensive effort to eliminate government excesses and to make everyone earning a public paycheck or serving on public boards more accountable for their actions.