Thomas Kean Jr. in Survey of 2020 House campaign websites


On Energy & Oil: Fund offshore wind energy development

Protecting the Environment is a Priority: Protecting the environment has always been a passion for Tom Kean. He began his career in public service working at the Environmental Protection Agency, where he met his wife Rhonda. He has built a reputation as an advocate for clean energy and open space in the New Jersey state legislature. He has sponsored funding for offshore wind energy development and passed laws that ensure open space and conservation are well-funded. As a prime sponsor of the Global Warming Response Act in 2007, he has long understood the urgent nature of climate change. As your Congressman, Tom will be an ardent defender of the environment.
Source: 2020 NJ-7 House campaign website TomKean.com Nov 1, 2020

On Health Care: Fix our broken system, including maternal & mental health

Let's Fix Our Broken Healthcare System: Tom Kean understands the importance of quality healthcare. He has been a leader on this issue in the NJ Senate, serving on both the Health and the Commerce committees. While there, he worked with Republicans and Democrats alike to find solutions to lower the cost of prescription drugs, improve maternal healthcare and increase access to mental healthcare. As your Congressman, he will continue to be a leader in fixing our broken healthcare system.
Source: 2020 NJ-7 House campaign website TomKean.com Nov 1, 2020

On Jobs: Make N.J. a beacon for innovation jobs

Tom Kean is a Job Creator: Tom has been recognized as "Legislator of the Year" by numerous business groups for his work in helping make New Jersey a beacon for innovation jobs, technological ingenuity and development opportunities. In addition, his legislation on brew pubs transformed an industry and created thousands of new jobs. Tom knows this district, the industries that drive North Jersey and will always stand up for his constituents' jobs in Congress.
Source: 2020 NJ-7 House campaign website TomKean.com Nov 1, 2020

On Tax Reform: Blocked billions of dollars in new taxes & wasteful spending

Count on Tom to Fight for Affordability: Tom Kean has a long record of standing up to big tax hikes and fighting for affordability in New Jersey. He has blocked billions of dollars in new taxes and wasteful spending. He was a leading driver of the 2% cap on municipal spending that helped stabilize property taxes. As your Congressman, Tom will always prioritize fiscal responsibility.
Source: 2020 NJ-7 House campaign website TomKean.com Nov 1, 2020

On Technology: Finish the job on the Gateway Tunnel project

A Commitment to Improving Infrastructure: We must elect a Representative with the ability to finish the job on the Gateway Tunnel project. On the state level, Tom Kean worked with Governors and legislators, alike, to reform the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and help lay the foundation for this project on a bi-state basis. He has both the knowledge and le
Source: 2020 NJ-7 House campaign website TomKean.com Nov 1, 2020

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