Economic Opportunity Act

The New York City Rule (and what it means for Camden)

Another important article just came out about tax credits in Camden — this one by Catherine Dunn highlighting how few Camden residents received construction jobs as part of the program in Camden. It’s well worth a read (and, for those that don’t click through, the number is 27. Only 27 Camden residents were hired for … Continue reading The New York City Rule (and what it means for Camden)…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, development.

What does a progressive win in Camden look like?

Here we are.  End of the summer? Start of the school year? Sure. But for those of you obsessively following the conflict over tax subsidies here in Camden, you know what I’m talking about. The moment when the Murphy administration has to decide whether to sign or veto the extension of temporary tax credits because … Continue reading What does a progressive win in Camden look like?…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, development, Local Knowledge.

Render Unto Trenton by Jared Hunter

Thanks to Jared Hunter for his latest, a look at how the Economic Opportunity Act stacks up against the best practices of local tax policy. I am currently taking a public budgeting and finance course at Rutgers Camden and while this topic doesn’t usually gather a massively engaged crowd, I find the content compelling, especially … Continue reading Render Unto Trenton by Jared Hunter…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, development, Student Voice.