Thoughts on Governor Florio

Elizabeth, NJ- I served as Democratic State Chair during Governor Florio’s last two years in office. As Congressman, Florio was in the vanguard of environmental protection, sponsoring the Federal SuperFund law which helped save New Jersey from being overrun by contaminated sites. As Governor, Florio sponsored a ban on assault weapons, again being ahead of his time.

Governor Florio suffered re-election defeat because he had the courage to increase taxes to fulfill the New Jersey Supreme Court’s mandate to provide a thorough and efficient education for all students.

Governor Florio was a once in a lifetime politician. May he rest in peace.

About The Lesniak Institute for American Leadership

The Lesniak Institute is developing the next generation of American leaders by teaching the principles of effective advocacy, offering first-hand experience through its causes, and partnering with grassroots organizations. The Institute is named for Senator Raymond J. Lesniak who authored and sponsored hundreds of laws during his 40 years in the New Jersey Legislature to advance human rights and the quality of life for millions. • LesniakInstitute.org