Lori Grifa also said she is preparing a report for the governor this week regarding police consolidation in Camden, Essex and Mercer counties
Lori Grifa, pictured here addressing the Assembly in April, today called on legislators to enact the remaining elements of Gov. Christie's Tool Kit.TRENTON — Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa called for the passage of pension and civil service reform this morning during an address to New Jersey's mayors at the annual League of Municipalities mayors legislative day.
Grifa said enactment of the remaining elements of Gov. Christie's "tool kit" is "critical."
"One hundred and ninety three of your brethren are completely eliminated from discussions about shared services and consolidation," she said, regarding civil service rules that govern the hiring and firing of municipal employees in some municipalities. "This is something we want everybody to be able to talk about."
Grifa also touted shared services, saying she is preparing a report for the governor this week regarding police consolidation in Camden, Essex and Mercer counties.
"The governor and I agree this is going to have to be an alternative," she said. "Slashing and cutting is not going to be enough."
A panel discussion on issues facing municipalities will occur this afternoon with state legislators including Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver, Senate President Stephen Sweeney.