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YOUR STATE...YOUR GOVERNMENT...YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
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| Pointing to the government scandals that appear all too regularly in the news headlines,
Assemblywoman McHose says ethics reform must be a priority. McHose has been playing
a leading role in exposing ethics violations throughout state government. Alison took a
fellow legislator to task for taking a lavish trip at taxpayers expense. The legislator, who
also doubles as a superintendent in a large New Jersey school district, took an all expense
taxpayer-paid trip to London which included a stay in luxury hotels, eating in exclusive
restaurants and riding in limousines. After being exposed, the legislator was forced to
reinstate the state for his personal expenses.
Assemblywoman McHose also has been very vocal in criticizing the misappropriation of
funds at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities as part of a clean energy program. The
recent state audit of the program was released only after strong pressure from legislators,
including McHose. Among the problems revealed in the audit were fraudulent bank
accounting, contracts being awarded with no competitive bidding, and overpaid for their
work. The United States Attorney's Office is also now involved in the case.
Perhaps the most glaring example of unethical conduct was demonstrated by then-
Attorney General Zulima as Farber who used her influence to free. her boyfriend from any
infraction during a traffic stop.
Assemblywoman McHose was one of the first officials to call for the Attorney General's resignation
saying, "When the top law enforcement officer in the state abuses her authority
and disrespects the law, it's time to resign." Due to the mounting pressure, Farber
resigned her position.
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