Thanks to voters

   I want to thank the voters of the 14th District for giving me the opportunity to be their next state Senator. These are my neighbors with whom I have had conversations with on their front porches and at town meetings. These are the people I am proud to serve. Their hope, confidence, and prayers got me through the campaign.
   This also would not have been possible without the man who has taught me what it means to be a public servant. I am proud to be following in the footsteps of our Sen. Peter Inverso. He has been a great influence and has mentored me during my time in the Legislature. As I have said before, I will work hard everyday to continue the Inverso legacy of principled leadership and carry his values of honesty and integrity in government.
   Since my first term in office, I have worked hard to restore the public’s faith in government. It has been my goal to clean-up the “Culture of Corruption” in Trenton by introducing comprehensive ethics reform legislation and a ban on pay-to-play. I promise not to stop there. Corruption is costing this state millions of dollars each year. This “corruption tax” is helping to fuel the exodus of thousands of New Jersey residents to other states every year.
   Making New Jersey more affordable will also be a primary focus during my time in the Senate. That is why I will continue to support a citizens’ constitutional convention for property tax reform. The current leadership in Trenton has shown that it is unable and unwilling to address real property tax reform. Now we need to give the taxpayers of this state the opportunity to change the direction the state is headed.
   Education has always been my passion. I will work everyday to promote a new school funding formula and invest in New Jersey’s higher education system. In order to make New Jersey an engine of economic growth, we need to ensure our schools are supported and enhanced.
   As state senator, I will continue to be an independent voice in the Legislature and will work tirelessly to earn the votes that were cast for me on Election Day. During the next four years, I will keep knocking on doors and talking with people face-to-face about the important issues facing our communities. My office will continue to hold town meetings and be available on nights and weekends for my constituents. I look forward to working hard for all residents of the 14th District and if I haven’t knocked on your door, I’m on my way.
Bill Baroni, of Hamilton
Assemblyman Baroni is the state senator-elect from the 14th District.