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Warren County opposes state bill that would limit privatization of public services, commissioners say
Summary
The board voted unanimously Feb. 26 to oppose A-919/S-1518, a bill that county officials said would restrict the use of privatization contracts and add state review requirements.
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Feb. 26 opposing New Jersey bills A-919 and S-1518, which county officials said would impose substantial new restrictions on local governments’ use of privatization contracts.
Commissioner James R. Kern said the proposed legislation would force counties, municipalities and school districts to pay newly hired employees at rates no less than the employees they replace and would require the Office of the State Controller to review any privatization contracts. Kern said that would remove local control and add costs at a time when salaries and benefits account for the majority of operating budgets. Commissioner Lori Ciesla agreed and described the measure as adding a new layer of bureaucracy.
The resolution (RESOLUTION 110-25) states the board’s opposition and directs that certified copies be sent to the governor, legislative leaders and county clerks across New Jersey. The board recorded unanimous votes in favor of the opposition resolution.
