Alright, so Steve Fulop is already daydreaming about January 2026, imagining himself waltzing into the governor’s office like he owns the place. He’s got this grand 10-point plan all laid out for his first 100 days in power. The man is on a mission, I tell you.
Now, Fulop is all about being a unique candidate, a breath of fresh air in the political scene. He even went ahead and picked his lieutenant governor candidate, Sheena Collum, way before he even knew if he needed one. Talk about confidence, right? On the flip side, we’ve got Jack Ciattarelli talking about riding on “coattails” and snagging a bunch of Assembly seats. And let’s not forget Bill Spadea, who’s all gung-ho about running the show with a series of executive orders, bypassing the whole state Legislature drama.
Fulop’s got some ideas that might raise a few eyebrows. He’s looking to bring back the Cost of Living Adjustment for pensioners, which is a big deal for retirees of all stripes. He’s also saying no to widening the New Jersey Turnpike through Jersey City and putting a stop to New York City’s congestion pricing, which he finds utterly ridiculous. And get this, he’s all for the Immigrant Trust Act, using corporate business tax for public transport, and throwing in some extra tax brackets for the big earners. Oh, and don’t forget his fancy “ranked choice voting” plan. It’s all part of Fulop’s grand scheme to shake things up.
But wait, there’s more. Fulop is dead set on bringing back Matt Platkin as Attorney General, a move that’s got everyone scratching their heads. Usually, Attorneys General change with the wind, but Fulop seems to have other ideas. And let’s not overlook his call for a timeout on building warehouses all over the place. Residents are up in arms about the noise, pollution, and truck mayhem these giant warehouses bring. Last but not least, Fulop is pledging to revive the Open Public Records Act, which got a serious beating from the Legislative Democrats and the Murphy Administration. Looks like Fulop is gearing up for a showdown, folks.
