August 20, 2008

Dear Homes for New Jersey Partners,

Passage of the historic housing reform bill A500/S1783 brings with it the promise of real progress towards our 100,000 home goal.  But we need your help to ensure the effective implementation of one of its most important components-hiring the most qualified professional possible for the new position of DCA Senior Deputy Commissioner for Housing.

The Senior Deputy Commissioner for Housing will help lead the new State Housing Commission, also created by A500, and the development of New Jersey's much needed housing plan.  The potential is tremendous; with the right expertise, the Senior Deputy Commissioner for Housing could play a key leadership role in ensuring every New Jersey resident has a safe, decent affordable home. The current hiring freeze will limit the pool of candidates from which DCA Commissioner Doria can choose to fill the position.

Please contact Governor Corzine today, and urge him to lift the hiring freeze and to conduct an open search for this critical new position.  A sample letter is available here as a PDF or Word document.  Please fax your letter to the Governor at 609-292-3454, or email him by following this link, or call him at 609-292-6000.

Feel free to contact me with any questions at abadgett@homesfornj.com. Thank you for your support!

Alison Badgett
Executive Director
Homes for New Jersey