Freeholders Poised to Adopt Tax-Cutting Budget for Third Consecutive Year in Camden County
For Immediate Release: May 20, 2009
Contacts: KEN SHUTTLEWORTH

WHAT: Despite extremely tough economic times, the Camden County Board of Freeholders plans to adopt a 2009 budget that cuts property taxes for the third consecutive year without layoffs or reduction in services . This unprecedented action results from a disciplined, business-like approach to government, along with a variety of innovative approaches such as sharing services with other public agencies.

Nonetheless, about 100 members of the New Jersey Education Association are expected to attend the budget adoption meeting to oppose the Freeholder Board’s efforts to reduce the cost of government. “Sadly, the teachers unions refuse to share in the sacrifice required of us all,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli Jr. in advance of the meeting. He cited an email from an NJEA representative who complained the freeholders have been pursuing a campaign to minimize salaries and reduce benefits for county employees…(and) now they’re trying to impose their will on local school districts even though they have no legal authority to do so and make no financial contribution to the districts.”

Citing a Courier-Post editorial critical of the teachers unions for wanting to preserve the status quo, Cappelli sent an email to thousands of constituents asking for their support for the freeholders to continue efforts to reduce taxes. “We will not be intimidated by a group of special interests trying to impose their will on spending reductions that are in the best interests of Camden County taxpayers,” Cappelli wrote.

WHEN: Thursday May 21, 2009 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Waterford Municipal Building
2131 Auburn Avenue
Atco, NJ 08004

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