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Ras Baraka on Government Reform

 

 


Home rule prevents building affordable housing

The ongoing conflict between townships and the state over housing obligations has stalled progress, costing taxpayers while nothing gets built. Home rule, once beneficial, is now a barrier to the regional approach needed to solve the affordability crisis. We're emphasizing the importance of holding every municipality accountable and bridging the gap between planning and execution. The recent affordable housing law is just a start; more comprehensive solutions are essential.

It is time to ensure that every worker, every family, and every community has a foundation they can stand on. By doing so, we're not just helping individuals, we're building a stronger, more resilient economy that benefits us all. Raising the floor for working people is not charity, it's common sense. It's an investment in the people who drive our economy forward every day.

Source: 2025 New Jersey Governor campaign website RasForGovernor.com , Feb 24, 2025

Make every vote count; make voting as easy as possible

To build a strong democracy, New Jersey has a lot we can do to make every vote count, make voting as easy as possible, and ensure that the government remains transparent and accountable to the people. To strengthen our democracy, we must align all elections with the national cycle to increase turnout and save taxpayer dollars. Modernizing registration with automatic and same-day options, alongside allowing 16-year-olds to vote in school board elections, will further expand participation.
Source: 2025 New Jersey Governor campaign website RasForGovernor.com , Feb 24, 2025

Other governors on Government Reform: Ras Baraka on other issues:
NJ Gubernatorial:
Doug Steinhardt
Edward Durr
Hirsh Singh
Jack Ciattarelli
Jim McGreevey
Jon Bramnick
Josh Gottheimer
Mikie Sherrill
Phil Murphy
Stephen Sweeney
NJ Senatorial:
Andy Kim
Cory Booker
Curtis Bashaw
George Helmy
Justin Murphy
Robert Menendez
Tammy Murphy

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