Make New Jersey Affordable Again - Understanding the Real Math
New Jersey's tax burden ranks among the highest in the nation. With $225 billion in state debt and mounting interest payments, we cannot simply eliminate taxes overnight. True leadership means facing fiscal realities head-on while developing innovative solutions that lower the cost of living in New Jersey.
- Implement a simplified, transparent tax structure that all residents and businesses can understand
- Consolidate our multi-tiered tax brackets into a more streamlined system
- Explore a hybrid tax model that balances income, property, and payroll taxes fairly
- Mandate public audits of all state agencies to identify waste and inefficiency
- Eliminate redundant programs and streamline essential services
- Provide clear, accessible reports on state spending and tax allocation
- End the practice of diverting dedicated funds to cover budget shortfalls
Mandatory, Public Audits
Taxpayer money shouldn’t disappear into a black hole of bureaucracy. We’re demanding mandatory public audits—because New Jerseyans deserve to know where every dollar goes. Exposing waste, preventing corruption, and ensuring responsible spending isn’t a radical idea—it’s common sense.
- Annual Public Audits – Mandatory, public audits of state and federal budgets at least once a year. No more mystery spending.
- Exposing Waste & Corruption – These audits will identify wasteful spending, prevent corruption, and ensure public funds are used responsibly.
- Empowering the Public – By making government financials easily accessible, we put power back where it belongs—in the hands of the people.
Smart Relief for Families and Seniors
Our current property tax system places an unsustainable burden on homeowners, particularly senior citizens living on fixed incomes.
- Ensuring tax deductions for seniors, disabled individuals, and veterans are fully funded
- Using the Property Tax Relief Fund as intended—for actual property tax relief
- Implementing a property tax cap for seniors when they reach age 70
This isn't about slashing vital services or making empty promises. It's about creating a tax system that's fair, efficient, and designed to foster prosperity for all New Jerseyans. Our approach acknowledges fiscal realities while working toward meaningful reform that puts money back in your pocket.
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