by Steve Sweeney, Senator (D-Gloucester), President of the New Jersey Senate View the entire newsletter for more articles: 2019 – NJAC County Biz – September As county officials, you don’t need a poll to know that our highest-in-the-nation property taxes are the biggest issue facing New Jersey. You hear it every day. It’s a heavy burden for middle-income families trying to make ends meet, it makes it harder for millennials looking to buy a starter home, and it’s the No. 1 reason that so many senior citizens leave the state to retire. The 2% cap on county, municipal and school district s...

by Karen Reif, Vice President of Renewables and Energy Solutions for PSE&G View the entire newsletter for more articles: 2019 – NJAC County Biz – July Public Service Electric and Gas Co. has a long history of providing its customers with energy efficiency programs that are designed to help save them both money and energy.  These programs have historically targeted customers that are underserved with energy efficiency options, including hospitals, residential multifamily buildings and small businesses, non-profit organizations and local government agencies. PSE&G’s Energy Saver...

by Joseph L. Fiordaliso, President for New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) View the entire newsletter for more articles: 2019 – NJAC County Biz – June As the cost of renewable energy continues to drop, “going solar” becomes a viable option for more New Jerseyans. Over 100,000 homes and businesses in our state now benefit from solar, many of which are seeing savings on their utility bills. Governor Phil Murphy and NJBPU are advancing renewables in the Garden State. However, not everyone is able put solar panels directly on their roof. To address that, New Jersey just launched its...

by Debbie Koehler, Director of Marketing for DIGroup Architecture View the entire newsletter for more articles:  2019 – NJAC County Biz – April As NJ’s counties and municipalities determine how to leverage the federal Opportunity Zone program to jumpstart investment in the state’s underserved communities, it’s important to understand how aged or abandoned properties and structures can be reimagined to serve and inspire these communities.  Using design to build a community Recognizing that diverse perspectives and first-hand input contribute to rich solutions, it is critical to enga...

by Jeanine Miles, MS, LPC, Director of Business Development and Marketing for CFG Health Network, LLC and Gary Nelson, MS, LPC, Director Youth Service Program for Willingboro HS View the entire newsletter for more articles:  2019 – NJAC County Biz – March A combination of fish and plant production using aquaculture and hydroponics systems, aquaponics is moving from the realm of experimental to commercial. Center for Family Guidance, PC (CFG) operates “Making Visions Possible” (MVP), a School Based Youth Service Program, located at the Willingboro High School under the Direction of Gary ...

by Helen L. Davis, Statewide Volunteer Sourcing Coordinator for CASA of NJ, Inc. View the entire newsletter for more articles:  2019 – NJAC County Biz – February New Jersey’s State child welfare agency placed Lucy (not her real name) and her younger sister in the State’s care after allegations of physical abuse by their mother were substantiated. The Family Court Judge asked for a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for these sisters and Abbey a CASA volunteer accepted the assignment. Abbey visited with the sisters every few weeks and worked with the foster p...

by Frank Tedesco, Senior Communications Specialist for Atlantic City Electric View the entire newsletter for more articles:  2019 – NJAC County Biz – January Environmental management practices a key pillar in company’s efforts to be a leader in addressing climate change and drive toward a cleaner future. Atlantic City Electric has earned major international recognition for its commitments and efforts to reduce the environmental impacts related to its business operations across New Jersey. This latest environmental achievement includes ...

View the entire newsletter for more articles:  2018 – NJAC County Biz – December by Alannah Dragonetti, Head of Marketing for GovPilot One of New Jersey’s most bustling cities can manage and resolve resident issues more efficiently using GovPilot’s Report a Concern process. Challenge Union County seat, Elizabeth, is one of New Jersey’s most densely populated cities. Until recently, residents would drop by or call city hall to report concerns to government officials. A paper-based resolution process meant documents were often lost or misplaced. Indeed, Elizabeth officials spent 30% of the...

View the entire newsletter for more articles:  2018 – NJAC County Biz – November by Steve Sweeney, President of the New Jersey Senate New Jersey faces a daunting fiscal crisis. For two decades, while you and your predecessors made the proper pension payments, New Jersey governors from both parties underfunded the pension system for teachers and state government workers. As a result, the State's unfunded liability for pensions and retiree health benefits now tops $150 billion -- four times the size of the state budget and over $16,000 per resident. Because pensions are a contractual ri...

View the entire newsletter for more articles:  2018 – NJAC County Biz – October by Christina Forrest, Account Manager for Violet PR Environmentally friendly, expertly designed 350,000 SF technical school is now open to students Hudson County’s newest High Tech High School is open. Set on the 20-acre Frank J. Gargiulo Campus, the new $150 million facility will educate nearly 2,000 students in more than 70  leading-edge classrooms and specialty spaces. The Hudson County Improvement Authority (HCIA) managed the design and construction process for Hudson County Schools of Technology (HCST) an...