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Posted by Governor's Office on 14:32:24 01/13/05 From: Gov News [govnews@gov.state.nj.us]Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 2:16 PM Subject: CODEY: "THIS MOMENT IN HISTORY HAS GIVEN US THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHART A NEW COURSE" NEWS RELEASEActing
Governor Richard J. Codey January 11, 2005 FOR
MORE INFORMATION: Kelley Heck 609-777-2600
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kelley Heck DATE: January 11,
2005
PHONE: 609-777-2600 CODEY: THIS MOMENT IN HISTORY HAS GIVEN
US THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHART A NEW COURSE
State of the State Address Outlines Ambitious Agenda to Restore Public Trust in Government and Protect Societys Most Vulnerable (TRENTON)- In his first State of the State speech, Acting
Governor Richard J. Codey today unveiled an active gubernatorial agenda that
builds upon his long-time commitment to protecting New Jerseys most vulnerable
residents and strives to regain the public trust in
government. In his speech, the Acting Governor spoke with optimism
about new opportunities for the people of New Jersey and pledged to rise to the
challenges ahead.
I assumed this office at a time of political upheaval
for the people of New Jersey. Our
faith in government has been shaken.
But this moment in history has given us the opportunity to chart a new
course. Together, we have begun to
restore faith, integrity, and hope to our
government. I fully recognize that I was not elected to this
position. I did not run for
it. And I did not seek it. But, I
will not run from the responsibility and I will not shy from the
challenges. The Acting Governor reflected on the values he was taught
as a child, the same values that have guided him throughout his career in public
service and that formed the foundation of his ambitious agenda as governor,
despite an abbreviated term.
In the time I have as your Governor, I want to
accomplish a few basic things. I
want to bring stability and dignity to the State House. I want to start the process of restoring
the publics trust in the institutions of government. I want to be an advocate for the people
who dont have time to read the newspaper, or the money to make a political
contribution. My parents taught me to do what you can, with what you
have, in the time you are given.
And now is that time. Codeys agenda for the coming year focuses on reforming
governments image from one that corrupts to one that
protects: SECURING OUR
SCHOOLS Although Washington refuses to acknowledge the obvious,
we are taking it upon ourselves to make sure New Jersey is preparedIf we have
one priority for the year ahead it will be the protection of our schools. And if the parents of New Jersey hear
only one thing from me today, hear this: I will leave no stone unturned to keep
our children safe from the horrors of
terrorism.
Develop
comprehensive school security checklist
State
police to oversee visits to every school to monitor
compliance
Domestic
Preparedness Task Force to develop guidelines and recommendations for school
technology
Federal
and State homeland security officials to offer school security
training
Attorney
General to devise program to monitor school construction/renovation
activity
Summit
on school security at Rutgers University this spring RESTORING
THE PUBLIC TRUST There is nothing more important to our democracy than
the trust of the citizens. And when
that trust wavers, the question is not whether we should act, but how much we
can achieve. Overhaul the Executive Commission on Ethics to make it
more independent
Make
majority of members public members
Instill
mandatory ethics audits
Create
mandatory ethics training for state employees
Enact
new penalties and enforcement powers Restore the Public Advocate
REFORMING
ELECTIONS Strengthening democracy means more than fighting public
corruption. It means maximizing
voting opportunities and ensuring that every vote truly
counts. Make it easier to vote
Permit
more time for individuals to register to vote
Allow
individuals to use any absentee ballots for any reason Make every vote count
Provide
paper receipt for electronic votes Make New Jersey relevant in Presidential
primaries
Move up
New Jersey political primary IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES Strengthening the integrity of our government shows our
commitment to democracy, fighting for those without a voice shows true
compassion. For too long we have
swept the problems of mental illness under the carpet and hoped they would go
away. Well, that is not going to
continue. Not on my
watch. Provide more housing
$200
million Housing Fund to help create 10,000 affordable housing opportunities for
individuals with mental illness and other disabilities. Recruit and retain more quality workers
Forgive
up to $20,000 in student loans for any college graduate who works in a state,
county or non-profit mental health of social service
agency More services for postpartum depression sufferers
Provide
free mental health screenings for uninsured new mothers (first state in the
nation to offer this)
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