Anthony Verrelli, Mercer County Improvement Authority
Congratualtions to County Executive Brian Hughes on the vision for Mercer County expressed in his State of the County address. Three of his proposals could make a big difference in helping improve the lives of our residents.
First, building a new passenger terminal for the Trenton-Mercer Airport would be a smart investment in our future and provide jobs. The $2 million per year already generated by the airport would help pay for this important project without burdening our taxpayers.
Second, renewing the “Mercer at Play” grant program would support new park and recreation programs all across the county. The first round of these grants provided funding for 20 successful projects that have improved our quality of life.
Finally, the focus on strengthening our workforce through education and training is one that we should all support. Improving educational outcomes is one of the most important strategies for our county’s future. We would need to ensure that appropriate educational opportunities are accessible to everyone in Mercer County, regardless of their background.
Our county cannot succeed when any of us are held back.
Anthony S. Verrelli
Vice chair, Mercer County , Improvement Authority
