TRENTON — Sen. Jeff Van Drew (D-1st), a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, began a district-wide listening tour on the proposed FY 2011 state budget on April 30 in Millville. He spoke with residents at the Millville Shoprite on Route 47.
The senator was also scheduled to visit the Vineland Shoprite on May 1 and the Marmora Shoprite on Monday.
Over the next month, Van Drew will stop at nine supermarkets across the 1st Legislative District to discuss Governor Christie’s proposed spending plan with residents. The listening tour comes as members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee are reviewing the proposal in Trenton.
“This is a painful budget that will affect real people across South Jersey, and I want to hear from them,” said Van Drew. “Their input will be taken back to Trenton to be part of the process as we assess the full impact of the governor’s plan and consider alternatives.”
The senator noted that while constituents are always welcome to call his legislative office, the tour will provide an opportunity for people to make a quick stop on their way home from work, or while picking up dinner, to talk about the proposed budget or any other state issue on their minds.
“Whether residents want to express concerns or provide suggestions for how we can do better in Trenton, I’m willing to listen,” said Van Drew.
First District Assemblymen Nelson Albano and Matt Milam (both D-1st) will also be available at some locations.
Other scheduled stops include:
• May 8, 3 – 5 p.m., Seaville Acme, Route 9
• May 15, 5 – 7 p.m., Somers Point Shoprite, Bethel Road
• May 18, 6 – 8 p.m., Court House Super Fresh, Courthouse-Dennisville Road
• May 23, 4 – 6 p.m., Somers Point Acme, New Road
• May 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Rio Grande Shoprite, Route 47• May 27, 3 – 5 p.m., North Cape May Acme, Bayshore Road
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