Statement of Freeholder Alisa Cooper

 

(Mays Landing) - Atlantic County Freeholder Alisa Cooper released the following statement on tonight’s resolution advancing bonds for the Atlantic County Institute of Technology school construction:

 

“I have said from the beginning that I supported the Atlantic County Institute of Technology school construction and expansion project, but, preferred that the voters have their say on spending this large sum of money, especially during this very troubled economy.

 

Since the majority of the Board did not vote for this to go to the people, we are no longer debating the referendum…that is not the issue we are discussing tonight.  On July 1,
I voted to allow the people of Atlantic County to make the decision as to this school.

 

While I still strongly believe the public should have input on large projects and expenditures, such as this, I am voting in favor of this resolution, because I do support the merits of building schools for Atlantic County‘s students.  In my heart, I know this project is in the best interests of our community and many, students will benefit from this project and I do believe that we should now move forward with the funding. As a teacher and a freeholder, I am voting yes.