Memorial Day

It was an honor for me to take part on Monday in the East Windsor/Hightstown Memorial Day parade, and I'm glad to have spent the day remembering those who lost their lives on our behalf with such a great group of people.

As we emerge from the Memorial Day weekend when we remember veterans and their service, it's important to make sure we're fighting for them here in New Jersey. I'm proud to have brought forward several initiatives during my time in the state Legislature which are intended to help the veterans living in our communities and the families of those who have lost their lives in service.

In addition to the bill I am sponsoring to keep protesters away from funeral services (which was of course in response to individuals disrupting military funerals in other states), I am sponsoring a bill, Assembly bill 2298, to extend the veterans' property tax rebate to veterans living in continuing care retirement communities. These residents pay into property taxes through their communities, but have previously been left out of this rebate program. New Jersey should be finding ways to make veterans' lives easier when they return from service, and this is one simple but meaningful way we can do that.

To veterans and their families in District 12, my door is open at any time to discuss any challenges you may be facing. Thank you for your service and for your sacrifice.