RFA Members Urged to Call Governor Christie to Save I BOAT NJ
According to the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ), buried deep within this year\’s New Jersey budget proposal is a reduction in funds for the I BOAT NJ program. I BOAT NJ is a dedicated account that utilizes a portion of New Jersey boater registration fees to reinvest grant funds to selected eligible applicants to promote, improve and enhance the marine industry in the State of New Jersey for the benefit of the general boating public.
Due to ongoing fiscal management problems in New Jersey, the Office of Management and Budget is looking to take much of the $2.5 million fund for the state\’s general fund, which would wipe out the entire program. The MTA/NJ has strongly opposed this and has been working with senior budget committee members to discuss the impact that a loss of funding would have on the many tax-saving and beneficial projects the program supports and urge them to save I Boat NJ, and they\’re urging members to help save the I BOAT NJ program by contacting Gov. Chris Christie\’s office.
In 2002, the state of New Jersey introduced a series of tax hikes to help balance the state\’s budget woes at the time, which included a 100% increase in boater registration fees. \”Our governor at the
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