RESEARCH
Gloucester County’s Open Government Center
http://www.co.gloucester.nj.us/opengov/
Not many politicians can say they fulfilled some of their campaign promises, but we can. We entered office knowing we could make Gloucester County more transparent and we did just that in our first year on the job. The best part is YOU get to reap the rewards!
Check out the Open Government tab to review county budgets, salaries broken down by individual, union and service contracts, and much more.
NJ Senate Republicans “Sick Leave Reform Calculator”
http://www.senatenj.com/index.php/sick-leave-reform-calculator/sick-leave-reform-calculator/10124
Under current state law, local government and school district employees can bank an unlimited number of unused sick days forever and cash them in for huge payouts when they retire. These budget busting payouts can lead to huge property tax increases for residents.
In fact, the problem is so bad that property taxpayers across New Jersey are already on the hook for $825 million of unused sick pay that is currently eligible to be paid out. Some towns even have to borrow millions of dollars to pay these sick leave bonuses.
Under sick leave reforms proposed by Governor Chris Christie and Senate Republicans, unused sick days would be available only for their intended purpose, providing a significant savings to taxpayers. These reforms have been blocked by Trenton Democrats.
Try the Sick Leave Reform Calculator to find out how much taxpayers in your town can save.
SELF SUFFICIENCY RESOURCES
Heart of Gloucester County
http://www.heartofgloucestercounty.org
Heart of Gloucester County is a collaborative of local non-profits working together as a team, to provide services that encourage and strengthen two adult caregiver families in Gloucester County, and to help struggling families on the path to building self sufficiency.
There are many paths families (mom, dad, grandmom, grandpop, older sibling – whoever cares for the minor children in the household) can follow to take advantage of our services.
Talk to an Information Specialist via our Chat Line, visit our walk-in locations, call our Phone Line, take one of our Life Skills Classes, or send us an email.
Funding is provided in part through the generous support of thePascale Sykes Foundation
