Bateman

Mayors, city council members and municipal officials are furious over the new Council on Affordable Housing Regulations. It's time Governor Corzine listened to them and order a delay in the implemenation of the economy-killing new rules.

A Reminder of Past Obfuscation for Those New to the Debate

RCAs Were Good Public Policy. New Rules Aren't

Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman (R-16) criticized legislation signed into law today by Governor Jon Corzine that prevents towns from fulfilling their affordable housing obligations by helping neighboring communities pay for needed development and redevelopment:

Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman (R-16) said this after reading reports that 50 new school projects will be started, including a $127 million school in Trenton, because the Legislature passed a bill that authorizes $3.9 billion in borrowing without voter approval:

Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman (R-16) criticized a Democrat proposal for a new water tax that would be imposed on all New Jersey residents, allegedly only to pay for purchasing land that will be kept undeveloped:

"We should not be overtaxing something as basic and vital as water," Bateman said. "Higher water taxes should be imposed only when necessary to ensure a safe and abundant water supply.

Businesses and Homeowners Would Benefit From Tax Exemption

Legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman (R-16) and Senator Phil Haines (R-8) that uses tax breaks to encourage the use of renewable energy sources was unanimously passed by the State Senate today.

Senator Christopher (Kip) Bateman, (R-16), issued the following statement today regarding the Chamber of Commerce’s endorsement of Governor Corzine’s plans to impose a massive new road tax on New Jersey’s working families.