“To say that today’s last-minute, closed-door veto of legislation to create a new Growth Zone at the Atlantic City International Airport and the Stockton Aviation Research Park is incredibly disappointing wouldn’t do it justice. Governor Christie’s actions today has set back months of worthwhile progress made by a coalition of supporters in attracting new businesses, industries, and good paying jobs to our region. Nonetheless, we will take Gov. Christie’s departing slap in the face to Atlantic County and turn it into action.’

‘Over the coming weeks, Assemblyman John Armato and I will work tirelessly to get a new piece of legislation introduced and on Governor Murphy’s desk, where we hope that he’ll sign a new bill that will have a positive impact on Atlantic County’s economy for decades to come.”

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