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Upcoming
Gubernatorial Debates
Democratic Nominee Phil Murphy will debate Republican Nominee Kim Guadagno tonight at 7 pm at the NJPAC, and again on Wednesday, October 18th at 7 pm at William Patterson University.
KZG will provide updates on how to tune in. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
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Register to Vote
Last Day to Register to Vote in the Nov. 7th General Election is Tuesday, October 17th.
For individuals who wish to Vote by Mail, the deadline to apply is Tuesday, Oct.31st by mail and Monday, Nov. 6th by 3 pm in person.
Click
here
for more information.
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Although there hasn't been a great deal of legislative activity in recent months, three new legislators were sworn-in to serve out the remaining terms of departed members in the State Senate and General Assembly. Each new member is seeking a full-term in the upcoming elections next month.
On August 24th,
Edward Thomson (R)
was sworn-in as the new Assemblyman for the 30th Legislative District. Assemblyman Thomson filled the seat vacated by David Rible (R), who was named Director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Thomson is currently President of E.H. Thomson & Co., a Sea Girt-based actuarial services firm. In addition to his work as an actuary, Thomson was a Wall Township Committee member from 1998-2008, and was elected Mayor of Wall Township as well. He currently serves as a Trustee for the New Jersey Public Employees Retirement System.
Assemblyman Thomson will serve on the Assembly's Consumer Affairs Committee, Education Committee, and Law and Public Safety Committee.
For more information about Assemblyman Edward Thomson, please visit his legislative
Web page
.
On October 5th,
Kristin Corrado (R)
was sworn-in as the new State Senator for the 40th Legislative District. Senator Corrado fills the seat vacated by Senator Kevin O'Toole (R), who left the Legislature in June after being confirmed as Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Corrado most recently served as the Passaic County Clerk. In addition to her role as County Clerk, she has been an attorney for over 25 years, serving as a partner in the law firm of Corrado & Corrado, as well as the Borough Attorney of Totowa, the Purchasing Agent and Contract Administrator for the North Jersey Water Supply Commission, and Law Clerk to Judge Amos Saunders in the Chancery Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey in Paterson.
Senator Corrado's legislative committee assignments will be announced in November.
For more information about Senator Kristin Corrado, please visit her legislative
Web page
.
Also, on October 5th,
Colin Bell (D)
was sworn-in as the new State Senator for the 2nd Legislative District. Senator Bell fills the seat of veteran legislator, Senator Jim Whelan (D), who passed away in August. Senator Whelan was set to retire after this term.
Bell is an Attorney for Hankin Sandman & Palladino PC. Prior to joining Hankin Sandman & Palladino, Bell served as Assistant County Prosecutor for the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, and Law Clerk to the Honorable Michael Donio, Presiding Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court. In addition to his legal work, he has served as a Freeholder on the Atlantic County Board of Freeholders.
Senator Bell, who was a candidate for the seat prior to Senator Whelan's death, is seeking a full-term next month. Unlike his fellow newly-appointed colleagues, Bell is competing in one of the most competitive races this election cycle, squaring-off against Assemblyman Chris Brown (R-2).
Senator Bell's legislative committee assignments will be announced in November.
For more information about Senator Colin Bell, please visit his legislative
Web page
.
Each new legislator, regardless of the outcome on November 7th, will serve during the pivotal lame-duck session, which begins after Election Day. Major legislative issues are expected to be determined during this period.
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Limousine Association
of New Jersey
Gives Back
The Limousine Association of New Jersey (LANJ), the professional membership organization for chauffeured transportation in the Garden State, held its first annual Golf Outing on September 18th at the Cherry Valley Country Club in Skillman, New Jersey. The event raised $5,000 in funds for the Police Unity Tour and over $7,000 for the Salvation Army.
The primary focus of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. Additionally, the organization raises funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum, which seeks to tell the story of American law enforcement and make it safer for those who serve.
Speaking about the opportunity to give back to such a worthy cause, LANJ President Jason Sharenow said, "On behalf of all the members of LANJ, we are very appreciative and thankful of the work our law enforcement officers do every day to keep the public safe and out of harm's way."
The event also raised funds for those affected by the recent hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Part of the proceeds were donated to the Salvation Army, which works to provide support for those in need by operating shelters, coordinating disaster relief efforts and humanitarian aid, and providing food, drinks, and other supplies. Jason Sharenow spoke about the association's commitment, "Having experienced the turmoil and damage sustained from Hurricane Sandy, we wanted to give back and help those suffering from the devastation of these recent disasters."
For those who wish to support the Police Unity Tour and/or the Salvation Army, please click on the links provided.
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DONG Energy Changes Name, Goes Green
Last week, DONG Energy, the global leader in offshore wind, announced that they will completely dedicate themselves to Green Energy. In honor of going green, the company also announced that it will change its name on November 6th to Ørsted, honoring Hans Christian Ørsted, a Danish scientist who spearheaded several scientific discoveries, including the discovery of electromagnetism in 1820, which helped lay the scientific foundation for how today's societies are powered..
During the groundbreaking announcement, DONG Energy's leaders laid out the future of the company and why they decided to make a name change, CEO Henrik Poulsen said, "Our new name recognizes H.C. Ørsted's curiosity, dedication and interest in nature and our brand identity speaks to the innovation and profound understanding of nature, which is vital to creating a world that runs entirely on green energy."
Over the past decade, DONG Energy has transformed itself from an energy company based on coal and oil to a global leader in renewable energy, and last week's announcement signifies the future of the company. Board of Director Chairman Thomas Thune Andersen spoke about the necessity of this shift, "Our vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Climate change is one of the most serious challenges facing the world today, and to avoid causing serious harm to the global ecosystems, we need to fundamentally change the way we power the world by switching from black to green energy."
DONG Energy, which acquired the federal rights to wind energy development on a 160,048 acre area of the Atlantic Ocean off South Jersey in 2015, is currently doing a site assessment and geophysical survey 10 miles off Atlantic City. The planned project, which is called "Ocean Wind", would install wind turbines off the coast of Atlantic City with a capacity to reach up to 1,000 megawatts, enough power to serve over a half million homes in the state.
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