Responding to public allegations made by State Senator and Union City Mayor Brian Stack at a Judiciary Committee meeting in Trenton last week, North Bergen Mayor Nick Sacco is issuing the following statement:
“…Brian Stack once again falsely accused me of being behind an Investigative Reporter who has made startling accusations about him. For the 100th time, I have never had any contact or involvement with Leroy Truth. The real truth is that Stack is desperately trying to cover up his outrageous waste of millions of dollars in state aid that is cheating every New Jersey taxpayer.
“Union City has a population of 68,500 people. Their schools receive $226 million in state school aid and they spent one billion state tax dollars building one high school. The state gave Union City $42 Million in special Transition Aid last year – up $23 Million from 2020. This is supposed to be a temporary aid program for emergencies, not a Brian Stack Bailout Fund. It’s clear that Stack is wasting much of this state money on unnecessary patronage jobs that do nothing but build his political power.
“Every member of the legislature should explain to their own constituents why they continue to support and enable Brian Stack’s Union City Political Waste Machine. Every taxpayer in New Jersey is being abused and it must stop now.”
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In a recent article published by Insider NJ, the conflict between Assemblyman John Sacco and Senate President Steve Sweeney has been brought to light. The two New Jersey lawmakers have been at odds over a number of issues, including the state budget and policy decisions.
Sacco, a Democrat representing the 36th Legislative District, has been a vocal critic of Sweeney’s leadership and has not been shy about expressing his disagreements with the Senate President. In a recent interview with Insider NJ, Sacco accused Sweeney of being too focused on his own political ambitions and not doing enough to address the needs of New Jersey residents.
One of the main points of contention between Sacco and Sweeney is the state budget. Sacco has criticized Sweeney for not doing enough to address the state’s fiscal problems and has called for more transparency in the budget process. Sweeney, on the other hand, has defended his handling of the budget and has accused Sacco of playing politics instead of working towards solutions.
The conflict between Sacco and Sweeney has also spilled over into other policy areas, such as education and healthcare. Sacco has been a vocal advocate for increased funding for public schools and has criticized Sweeney for not doing enough to support teachers and students. Sweeney, meanwhile, has defended his record on education and has accused Sacco of grandstanding for political gain.
Overall, the conflict between Sacco and Sweeney highlights the tensions within the Democratic Party in New Jersey and the challenges facing lawmakers as they work to address the state’s pressing issues. It remains to be seen how this conflict will play out in the coming months, but one thing is clear: the relationship between Sacco and Sweeney is strained, and it may take some time to repair.
