As written, the bill could pave the way for doing the opposite of what it pretends to champion.
More action is expected in Trenton today on the fast-tracked bill that could open the door to commercialization of a large portion of Liberty State Park – doing the opposite of what the bill pretends to champion.
Expand the accountability and transparency of the task force by requiring financial and ethical disclosures. Having received payments or donations from Fireman and/or entities and foundations controlled by him wouldn’t exclude a task force member’s participation, but the public should know whether a potential conflict of interest exists.
Take away our urban children’s chance to have access to nature in their backyard. Since Gov. Whitman wisely ditched the plan to turn the interior section into a public golf course in the 1990s, the goal had been to capitalize on the exceedingly rare opportunity to open up natural habitats in a city setting. The Glenn-led compromise plans kept that intact while also addressing the need for active recreation fields and facilities.
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