Lonegan Complaint Against Corzine

State Ethics Commission

Po Box 082

Trenton NJ 08625                                                                                          March 22, 2007

 To Whom It May Concern

             Please consider this a formal request for an investigation into the conduct of Governor Jon Corzine; as it relates to contract negotiations with the Communications Workers of America.  Pursuant to New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law 52:13D-12:  it is my understanding the State Ethics Commission is authorized to investigate complaints relating to the potential violation of ethical standards by the Governor.  I base my complaint on the following opening paragraph;  

 The Legislature finds and declares:
            (a) In our representative form of government, it is essential that the conduct of public officials and employees shall hold the respect and confidence of the people. Public officials must, therefore, avoid conduct which is in violation of their public trust or which creates a justifiable impression among the public that such trust is being violated.

            It has been reported that Governor Corzine has engaged in substantial gift giving with Ms. Carla Katz who has served as negotiator for the Communications Workers of America.  The taxpayers of New Jersey and the members of CWA deserve to be confident that these negotiations are conducted in a forthright and fair manner.  There exists an overwhelming perception that these negotiations may have been compromised by Governor Corzine’s personal relationship with Ms. Carla Katz I leave that determination to the State Ethics commission.

            We have heard much discussion about the need to “return ethics to Trenton� I believe such an effort must start at the highest office.  Governor Corzine has the opportunity to set an example for open and accountable government.  I urge the State Ethics Commission to conduct a complete and thorough investigation for the benefit of the taxpayers of this great state.

Very truly yours

 

Steven Lonegan

212 Larch Ave

Bogota NJ 07603