Press Release

Kyrillos Disgusted by Chamber of Commerce’s Support of Toll Hikes

Release Date: Jan 30 2008

Kyrillos Disgusted by Chamber of Commerce’s

Support of Toll Hikes

Senator Joseph Kyrillos issued the following statement today regarding the State Chamber of Commerce’s endorsement of Governor Corzine’s massive new toll hike scheme:

“I am incensed by the Chamber of Commerce’s decision to support Governor Corzine’s massive new road tax proposal and 75 year obligation. Its endorsement is an inexplicable and serious disservice to the people of New Jersey.

“The leadership of the Chamber of Commerce has sold out its rank and file and the employees, clients and customers connected to its membership. Its belief that grabbing 800% more money from its own employees who commute to work and the other businesses who use our toll roads is nothing short of disgraceful.  Every rank and file member of the organization should reconsider its participation and look to other business groups in the State to represent its interests."

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Contact:

Courtney A. Fagan, 732-671-3206