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Jersey's reputation, already the focus of late-night television
jokes, has taken a further "hit" with revelations
of corruption, favoritism in the awarding of state contracts,
payoffs to local and state decision-makers, extortion and
personal scandal. The citizens of New Jersey demand that
their elected officials be held accountable for their actions.
This half-hour program offers concrete measures that can
effectively restore the public image of New Jersey. The
panel addresses pay to play and campaign finance reform,
promoting transparency in the contracting process, and discusses
who should provide oversight of these proposed ethics reforms.
Further, the panel explores the obstacles citizens' face
in running for leadership positions in state and local government
and considers ways to alleviate these hurdles.
Senator Leonard Lance |
Paula Franzese |
Robert DelTufo |
Harry Pozycki |
Guests:
Senator Leonard Lance – New Jersey
state Senate Minority Leader representing the 23rd Legislative
District, which is based in Hunterdon County. Click
here for more information.
Paula Franzese - is the Peter Rodino Professor
of Law at the Seton Hall Law School and was appointed chair
of the state ethic's commission by Governor Jon Corzine.
Click
here for more information.
Robert DelTufo – Former US Attorney
and New Jersey Attorney General.
Harry Pozycki - Chairman of the Center
for Civic Responsibility, headquarters for the Citizens’
Campaign.
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