In the largest rally ever seen in Trenton, 35,000 New Jerseyans from all walks of life came together last Saturday to protest Gov. Christie's proposed budget cuts that will harm the state's working families, children, seniors and schools.
The crowd was a diverse mix of community activists, union members, and even parents and children who cheered loudly when speakers criticized Christie's plans, saying that the state's most needy residents would suffer the most.
Over 100 community organizations endorsed the rally, among them faith-based organizations, environmental advocates, direct service providers, represents of Latino and African-American groups and children's advocacy organizations. Community turnout for the rally was coordinated by Better Choices for New Jersey with a clear message to the governor and Legislature: stop the cuts and restore the tax on New Jersey's highest income earners.
The Legislature last Thursday approved a bill to restore the income tax surcharge on those making $1 million or more. The Governor wasted little time vetoing it on the same night.
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