Newark Mayor To Live On Food Stamps For Week

My kinda guy.

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Today, New Jersey Mayor, Cory Booker, is putting his money where his mouth is. This week, he will attempt to live off $30 for food, the average weekly  amount allotted to New Jersey families.

That boils down to $4 a day.

He says,

"My goals for the #SNAPChallenge are to raise awareness and understanding of food insecurity; reduce the stigma of SNAP participation; elevate innovative local and national food justice initiatives and food policy; and, amplify compassion for individuals and communities in need of assistance. Over the next seven days, I plan to highlight the voices of people involved in local food policy, the SNAP program, and other related initiatives. ... Throughout this week, I will document my #SNAPChallenge experiences and reflections on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and through video on#waywire."

I would love to see more politicians take a step into the shoes of the people they affect with their policies. We elect individuals who haven't the slightest clue of our (we the voters) day to day issues. Beyond this being an empathetic step to take, it shows character and will definitely influence his remaining days in office.

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Yellow Light Set To Trap Motorists During Holiday Weekend

Watch out!

Tis the season for the government to get paid! As you're out and about running errands and such, be careful when approaching intersections. Word is, many cities have shortened the yellow lights in an attempt catch unsuspecting motorists in a ticket trap. According to National Journal, 21 cities in New Jersey were ordered by their transportation departments to suspend use of the red-light cameras because the timing was below the state law minimum.

How fresh!

Furthermore,

“Cities and for-profit camera companies maximize revenue by setting yellow-light times that are too short,” said National Motorists Association President Gary Biller. “It is a violation of the public trust, and it jeopardizes motorist, cyclist, and pedestrian safety.”

Shady McShadykens please take a bow.

 And get this, Biller also states that a single SECOND has been proven to decrease the chances of a collision at an intersection by 40%. A single second.

Bottom line: Exercise increased caution this holiday season. Not only for the sake of your life, but now, your pockets too.

Take a look at the article in its entirety below. Definetely worth a read.


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