Posted: Tuesday, 16 March 2010 5:05AM
Jersey Lawmaker Pushes A Plan To Cut The Number Of State Vehicles
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The State Senate Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee has released legislation that would require the State to reduce the number of government vehicles in its fleet by 10 percent a year - for 5 consecutive years.
State Senate sponsor Jeff Van Drew says "we are in the midst of the most difficult budget in the history of the State of New Jersey, and we can't hurt taxpayers more…we need to make sure that every dollar is spent wisely, and one of the ways to accomplish that is to make sure we are not wasting our money with our vehicles, and the fuel that they use."
He says "this bill would mandate that there be a reduction in the number of State vehicles - it would mandate that there be a panel made up of the Commissioners and some others to make sure that they're being used appropriately."
Van Drew adds "the bottom line is it will save money, that over a 5 year period it could save up to 28 million dollars for the State of New Jersey - and it's obviously the right thing to do."
He stresses those who need State vehicles - like police officers, DOT and DYFS caseworkers would still have them, "but at the same time, folks who don't need them should not have them- folks that are wasting them shouldn't have them - and we don't need to have as many vehicles as we currently have."
The measure is expected to be considered by the full State Senate in the coming weeks.
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