What are the legislative priorities, issues or areas of concern on which you would like to focus your attention? I hope to see a real effort and commitment from both parties to put our constituents and New Jersey first as opposed to following strict party-line agendas. Writing legislation that recognizes fiscal responsibility and supports businesses and taxpayers will be a primary focus. And an improved school funding formula should be a priority for all in the State House. The effects of the growing renewable energy sector and Governor Murphy’s Energy Master Plan need to be examined for their impact on businesses and families. Coming out of the pandemic, what are the lessons you’ve learned and how do you think those lessons should guide public policy makers going forward? We need to amend the Governor’s Executive Order privileges and return the legislature to an equal branch of government. What was the make and model of the vehicle in which you learned how to drive? Also, what was the first (new or used) vehicle you owned? I was entering my senior year of college and needed a car. I worked all summer and saved about $1,300. Hyundai was brand new, and my college boyfriend drove one so … it made it an affordable comfortable first car purchase. Mind you - a stick shift with NO air conditioning! I literally bought and drove it out the showroom, with a lot of help from my dad. Assemblywoman Piperno’s Bio: Republican representing Legislative District 11 Counties: Monmouth Municipalities: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Colts Neck, Deal, Eatontown, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Long Branch, Neptune, Neptune Township, Ocean Township (Monmouth), Red Bank, Shrewsbury Borough, Shrewsbury Township, Tinton Falls, West Long Branch Education: • B.A. Pace University (Literature/Communications) Occupation: • Fitness/Wellness Instructor, The Atlantic Club Legislative Service: • General Assembly 2022-present Committees: • Commerce and Economic Development • Human Services • Special Committee on Infrastructure and Natural Resources 5 QUESTIONS WITH... continued from page 23 I S S U E 2 | 2 0 2 2 24 new jersey auto retailer
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