Saturday, February 28, 2015

Housing Headache for "Head of Housing"?

Who hasn't heard from Assemblyman Jerry Green that he is "head of housing"?

Last year, he told residents of Liberty Village that he is "head of housing in the whole state of New Jersey." His point was that any decisions regarding housing need his sign-off.
So how embarrassing is it when his running mate in recent years hits the headlines with what the press dubs a "scandal" over housing funds meant to rebuild homes after Hurricane Sandy. She has since stepped out of the 2015 Assembly race, leaving Green to seek a new running mate with the March 30 filing date looming.

The situation led to speculation by PolitickerNJ that Legislative District 22 may now be in turmoil.

March is indeed coming in like a lion as far as the political climate is concerned. Will Green's leadership shepherd it to an "out like a lamb" finish by March 30?

Meanwhile, the housing ploy is now the subject of an investigation by the state Attorney General's office, according to a press report.

The residency issues in this case bring to mind similar questions that came up in 2006 regarding a former mayor's status. A judge ruled that the questions came up too late and anyway the mayor, a Green protege, met the four-year residency requirement by living in Plainfield at various times over eight years.

--Bernice

2 comments:

  1. Perhaps Ass. Green should try to find a running mate that would make him look good. Sharon is out of work!

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  2. What does Jerry Green have to do with any of this?! I’m sick and tired of seeing how you and Rebecca viciously attack the Assemblyman in any opportunity you get. This type of behavior is uncalled for and should be stopped. This is no way for adults to be acting.

    You know very well the Assemblyman is Chair of ONE committee. He cannot oversee all housing related issues at once. That would be impossible.

    Please be fair.

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