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Author: Christian Barranco

Christian Barranco, a former Pompton Lakes councilman, is a journeyman member IBEW Local 102 and has worked as a project manager and supervisor on many large industrial and critical energy infrastructure projects in New Jersey. He is also the founder of Square Deal for NJ, an organization founded to encourage discussion to address New Jersey’s many problems.

Opinion: New Jersey is an expensive place to live for working people; So why do politicians want to make it worse?

November 26, 2019   11:40 amNovember 26, 2019   12:49 pm
OPINION Why is New Jersey such an expensive state to live in? According to at least one State Senator it is because of wages paid to union tradesmen for public works projects. This proposition is unfair and a bit insulting...
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