Having grown up in working class North Jersey, Barbara Buono understands the important role of self-reliance. But, just as importantly, she appreciates the role government can play for those trying to make a better life for their families. As the first woman to be New Jersey’s Senate Majority Leader, Barbara Buono takes a unique approach to governing. As chair of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, she established a reputation as a consensus-builder during the state’s challenging fiscal times. During the two years Senator Buono served as budget chair, New Jersey’s budget grew smaller, not bigger. She cut $4.5 billion for the state budget while increasing funds for schools and health care.
With far too many public officials looking out for corporate interests and multi-millionaires, Senator Buono instead remains focused on strengthening New Jersey’s middle-class and looking out for our families. She’s working to create jobs, protect workers and make our schools work better. Buono believes we need to fight for those on Main Street, so they get the same advantages afforded the politically connected on Wall Street.
Buono’s ability reach across the aisle to Republicans in the State Senate is what is needed now in New Jersey to ensure state government can work effectively for all people. Her strength in driving fiscal efficiencies when coupled with her exemplary stance on key social issues makes her an ideal candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Chris Christie.
The Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee (DMC) is proud to support Senator Barbara Buono in her bid to become the next Governor of New Jersey.
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