Chris Christie elected Gov. of New Jersey.

[lofter1]

What would they "do"

Despite what Christie promised he can't lower taxes in NJ. That's what the legislature does. And I believe that the recent election didn't cover any of that crew, so those players remain the same.

[OmegaNYC]

^^^ Good point, as always.

I try to tell people that; they wouldn't listen. Funny thing is, one of the reason why property taxes in New Jersey is so high, is the fact you have these 8 block X 6 block, towns that have their own police and fire departments, school districts, DPW, Parks department, etc. Untill these towns share services ( especially in Bergen County ), taxes are going to continue to go through the roof. Why won't these people get it?

[195Broadway]

IMO, it would be a big mistake to eliminate those individual police departments. Mega departments dehumanize the citizen - police relationship.