Local Cost Cutting Initiative

The Citizens' Campaign began the New Year with a State House Press Conference (watch video) to announce our menu of "ready for adoption" local government cost cutting proposals that citizens can present for adoption in their own hometowns. Chairman Harry Pozycki (pictured in the video with Tom Byrne) was also a Guest Columnist for the Star Ledger and published the article Property Taxes: How NJ Citizens Can Take Up the Fight.

Citizens and groups across the state have enthusiastically embraced the idea of providing leadership on local government cost cutting.  Groups have been requesting speaking engagements and citizens have been joining online to get access to the model cost cutting ordinances.

The Citizens' Campaign rolled out a menu of 10 model proposals which citizens can present for adoption on the local level to tackle the property tax crisis by reducing costs in municipal government.  This menu is available under "Local Cost Cutting Measures" on our website.  Citizens can learn how to successfully present these model laws for adoption in their own hometowns with the education, support and free coaching offered by the Citizens' Campaign. Fill out the join application to receive these benefits.

South Jersey Call to Service Summit Postponed PDF Print E-mail

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The event has been postponed due to weather warnings and will be rescheduled. We will update everyone who registered for the event.

Want to actively participate in your community? You are invited to join government and political experts from around the state to discuss how citizens can effect positive change - from cutting your property taxes to rooting out government corruption.

This free South Jersey Call to Service Summit will provide you with insider knowledge and skills to effectively tackle the problems facing your town and county. The Summit will offer free training, including expert analysis and insight from political insiders, and open discussion on each of these topics. 

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Press of AC Urges Citizens to Answer the Call to Service PDF Print E-mail

February 2, 2010
Press of Atlantic City.com
by The Press Citizens Editorial Board

It's easy, so easy, to sit on the sidelines and criticize public officials for high taxes, waste, abuse and overspending. How much harder - but far more rewarding and productive - to be part of the solution, to offer concrete recommendations and work toward making local government more efficient and less costly.

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Philadelphia Inquirer promotes the Jersey Call to Service PDF Print E-mail

Editorial: A call for good government
Philadelphia Inquirer
January 28th, 2010

One of the biggest challenges in New Jersey lately is how to lower taxes and the cost of government in a weak economy. Bloated and corrupt government in Trenton is an easy target when residents complain about high taxes. But about two-thirds of taxes collected in the Garden State are spent on local government. That's where the real opportunity for savings is, says Harry Pozycki, head of the nonprofit Citizens Campaign.

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"I launched an initiative effort to get pay-to-play reform adopted in Trenton, and the Citizens' Campaign provided the knowledge, hands-on assistance and model law that contributed to our success." - Alysia Welch-Chester, Trenton Citizen

Jersey Call to Service

The Citizens' Campaigns "Jersey Call to Service" is a new public service initiative to inspire 5,000 citizens to participate in the leadership of their communities and reverse the tide of government waste and corruption.



The Citizens' Campaign is a non-partisan group, made up of respected former government leaders dedicated to rebuilding a culture of public service in New Jersey.

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  • Issue 26 Jan 22, 2010 Kick Off of Local Cost Cutting Initiative Captures New Jersey's Attention
  • Issue 25 Year In Review It's been one exciting year for the Jersey Call to Service!
  • Issue 24 Dec 23, 2009 Edison Mayors Invite 5000 Residents to Answer the Jersey Call to Service
  • Issue 23 Dec 10, 2009 SCI Report Shows Abuse, Opportunities for Local Cost Cutting
  • Issue 22 Nov 25, 2009 Monmouth University and the Citizens' Campaign Host "A Call for Citizen Journalists"
  • Issue 21 Nov 10, 2009 We the People Must Fix Our State
  • Issue 20 Oct 28, 2009 PBS Interview on Jersey Call to Service
  • Issue 19 Oct 7, 2009 Platform for the People Unleashed
  • Issue 18 Sept 2, 2009 Hopeful Signs on the Horizon

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