TRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is using the firing of six of the seven commissioners at the state's largest sewerage authority to renew his call for veto power over the actions of such agencies. Christie told a town hall audience in Middletown today that he wants the final say over the actions of the Passaic Valley Sewerage...
TRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is using the firing of six of the seven commissioners at the state's largest sewerage authority to renew his call for veto power over the actions of such agencies.
Christie told a town hall audience in Middletown today that he wants the final say over the actions of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Authority and similar agencies.
Christie says the Passaic Valley commissioners engaged in unethical conduct, including hiring family members for high-paying jobs.
Senate President Stephen Sweeney says giving the governor veto authority would hand him too much power.
Sweeney wants better hiring practices. Other lawmakers have called for stricter oversight of the sewerage authority.
Previous coverage:
• Gov. Christie moves to fire all but one member of Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission
• Bill proposes extending veto power over actions of Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission
• Christie orders Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission to explain friends, family in payroll records
• Records reveal Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission a gold mine for insiders
• N.J. Attorney General investigates Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission