Robert Hugin (R): Unclear. "Will encourage the President to enter into agreements that protect our environment" but are fair for American taxpayers & businesses.
Robert Menendez (D): No. "Will not sit idly by while this President & his administration undermine the integrity of our agencies."
It is critical that we ensure clean air and clean water for the sustainability of future generations. In Congress, Bonnie Watson Coleman continue to be a leader in protecting our environment.
Opposition to the plans has grown since a state Department of Environmental Protection report detailed development possibilities at the park, including a low-rise hotel at the dilapidated train sheds. It also
called for developing the park's southern end, possibly an amusement park, field house for indoor sports, outdoor amphitheater and another marina.
Liberty State has long been a developer's dream. It has also been viewed as an untapped revenue source by
Christie, who is pushing for state parks to generate more revenue and use less taxpayer money. Liberty State brings in about $1.5 million in leases and concessions and requires about $2 million annually in taxpayer dollars to balance its operating budget
Created acres of urban farms that now provide fresh produce to underserved neighborhoods.
Source: 2013-2014 New Jersey Senate campaign web CoryBooker.com
Nov 3, 2013
Donny DiFrancesco:
$5M for purchasing open space
DiFrancesco was the prime sponsor on the following bills in the 2000-2001 NJ congressional session:- S5: Establishes “Conservation Action Fund” and appropriates $5 million therefrom for DEP acquisition of open space under certain circumstances.
Source: New Jersey congressional voting records
Dec 25, 2000
Jack Ciattarelli:
Will be a green governor; safe, clean water imperative
SAFEGUARD OUR ENVIRONMENT:
Safe drinking water, clean oceans and waterways, and open space preservation are imperative. Jack Ciattarelli will be a green Governor.
Source: 2020-21 New Jersey governor campaign website Jack4NJ.com
Apr 2, 2020
Jim McGreevey:
More open space protection to combat sprawl
- Fix New Jersey's roads by establishing a common sense plan for future infrastructure improvements to alleviate our worst traffic and safety problems.
- Combat sprawl and congestion by balancing open space preservation with a plan for targeted smart growth with an emphasis on revitalizing urban areas.
- Protect our precious air, water and open space.
Source: Workprint for New Jersey
Jun 25, 2001
Phil Murphy:
Commit to protecting shores with long-term enviro plan
Model environmental policy after Europe:Murphy is no stranger to Europe, working there both as an ambassador and during his career at Goldman Sachs. When asked what he would do to "protect" the coasts, he suggested "dreaming and taking risks."
He specifically lauded the Netherlands for their commitment to protecting their shores. "They don't have the pipeline discussion we have.
They didn't have a discussion about the governor pulling us out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative," Murphy said. "They walk the talk and are prepared."
He said the next governor should "put the brakes" on Christie's policies, but needs to be comfortable with long-term environmental policy planning: "They should be comfortable with the fact that many of these effects won't happen for years," he said.
Source: Asbury Park Press on 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial race
Aug 31, 2016
Phil Murphy:
Long-term planning via Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Model environmental policy after Europe: Murphy is no stranger to Europe, working there both as an ambassador and during his career at Goldman Sachs. When asked what he would do to "protect" the coasts, he suggested "dreaming and taking risks."
He specifically lauded the Netherlands for their commitment to protecting their shores. "They don't have the pipeline discussion we have. They didn't have a discussion about the governor pulling us out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative,"
Murphy said. "They walk the talk and are prepared."He said the next governor should "put the brakes" on Christie's policies, but needs to be comfortable with long-term environmental
policy planning: "They should be comfortable with the fact that many of these effects won't happen for years," he said.
Source: Asbury Park Press on 2017 New Jersey gubernatorial race
Aug 31, 2016
Ray Lesniak:
Ban baiting of deer and bear during hunting
With 472 black bears already killed during New Jersey's six-day black bear season, the state has decided that's not enough--so the hunt will be on again, for an additional four days, the Division of Fish and Wildlife announced.
The extended hunt is scheduled to start a half-hour before sunrise on Wednesday and run through a half-hour after sunset on Saturday, the division said.
Hunters who have already killed their one permitted bear this season are not eligible to continue hunting during the four-day extension.
Opponents of the hunt are also pushing for adoption of a bill, S-687, sponsored by Sen. Raymond Lesniak, D-Union, that would ban baiting of deer and bear and require people who live in bear areas to store their trash in animal-proof containers.
Source: Bergen Record on 2017 New Jersey governor's race
Dec 13, 2015
Robert Menendez:
Don't let the EPA get undermined
Q: Support cutbacks in Environmental Protection Administration (EPA)?Robert Hugin (R): Unclear. "Will encourage the President to enter into agreements that protect our environment" but are fair for American taxpayers & businesses.
Robert Menendez (D): No. "Will not sit idly by while this President & his administration undermine the integrity of our agencies."
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on New Jersey Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Seth Kaper-Dale:
Energy construction should look to future, not past
The matrix of pipelines that crisscrosses our state, and increases in size at an alarming rate, suggests that we are building a dirty-infrastructure ready for an energy economy of the past, rather than a renewable system for the future.
My administration would put a moratorium on state pipeline projects and create and enhance every possible measure that would keep the federal government passing through New Jersey lands with pipelines.
Source: 2018 New Jersey Governor website KaperDaleForGovernor.com
Aug 8, 2017
Stephen Sweeney:
Stall development of Liberty State Park until Christie gone
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop and Senate President Stephen Sweeney blasted Christie's plans to generate more revenue from NJ's most visited park. The two Democrats said they would try to stall any development plan through legislation or litigation until
Christie's term expires in Jan. 2018.Opposition to the plans has grown since a state Department of Environmental Protection report detailed development possibilities at the park, including a low-rise hotel at the dilapidated train sheds. It also
called for developing the park's southern end, possibly an amusement park, field house for indoor sports, outdoor amphitheater and another marina.
Liberty State has long been a developer's dream. It has also been viewed as an untapped revenue source by
Christie, who is pushing for state parks to generate more revenue and use less taxpayer money. Liberty State brings in about $1.5 million in leases and concessions and requires about $2 million annually in taxpayer dollars to balance its operating budget
Source: Bergen Record on 2017 New Jersey gubernatorial race
Jan 21, 2016
Steve Fulop:
Stall development of Liberty State Park until Christie gone
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop and Senate President Stephen Sweeney blasted Christie's plans to generate more revenue from NJ's most visited park. The two Democrats said they would try to stall any development plan through legislation or litigation until
Christie's term expires in Jan. 2018.Opposition to the plans has grown since a state Department of Environmental Protection report detailed development possibilities at the park, including a low-rise hotel at the dilapidated train sheds. It also
called for developing the park's southern end, possibly an amusement park, field house for indoor sports, outdoor amphitheater and another marina.
Liberty State has long been a developer's dream. It has also been viewed as an untapped revenue source by
Christie, who is pushing for state parks to generate more revenue and use less taxpayer money. Liberty State brings in about $1.5 million in leases and concessions and requires about $2 million annually in taxpayer dollars to balance its operating budget
Source: Bergen Record on 2017 New Jersey gubernatorial race
Jan 21, 2016
Mikie Sherrill:
Applauds EPA for mitigating PFAs contamination
"New Jersey industries built this country but we now have the environmental scars to show for it. Every New Jerseyan deserves clean drinking water, which is why I've fought to bring federal resources back home to help towns mitigate PFAS contamination.
I applaud the Biden Administration and the EPA for taking this important action today to not only strengthen our water standards but also supporting this mission with federal dollars," said Rep. Sherrill.
Source: 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial race press release, "PFAS"
Apr 10, 2024
Ras Baraka:
Thanked EPA for helping Newark replace lead pipes
[To visiting EPA Administrator Regan]: "Less than three years ago, we put the first shovels in the ground with the goal of replacing all 23,000 lead service lines in the City," Mayor Baraka said during the program. "Today, we are here to say we have
replaced all known lead service lines, and we are confident in saying no city has replaced as many lines as fast with no charge to residents. I want to thank Vice President Harris and EPA Administrator Regan for supporting our City of Newark."
Source: InsiderNJ.com on 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial race
Feb 11, 2022
Steve Fulop:
Force polluters to pay for the damage they caused
I've seen up close how entire neighborhoods bear the brunt of toxic dumping, lead pipes, and the worst of climate change. My plan starts with fast-tracking superfund cleanups by cutting red tape and forcing polluters to pay for the damage they caused.
We're already doing it in Jersey City, where we've advanced a plan to transform a toxic site into a waterfront park, so it's not just a cleanup but a real community asset.
Source: Next City on 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial race
Jan 28, 2025
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