SWEENEY TO CONDUCT ‘SANDY BILL OF RIGHTS’ TOUR

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SWEENEY TO CONDUCT ‘SANDY BILL OF RIGHTS’ TOUR IN PERTH AMBOY, TOMS RIVER & MOONACHIE

Residents Who Have Failed To Get Sandy Aid Answers Or Assistance Encouraged To Attend

TRENTON – In an effort to bring the thousands of victims of Superstorm Sandy the answers, assistance and results they deserve, Senate President Steve Sweeney will be conducting a "Sandy Bill of Rights" tour, with stops in Perth Amboy, Toms River and Moonachie.  Information regarding these stops is below.  Residents who believe they have wrongly been denied Sandy aid and/or have failed to get answers from the administration as to why they were denied are encouraged to attend and share their stories with the media and Senate President Sweeney.

Friday, February 21

11:00 a.m.

Toms River Elks Lodge #1875; 600 Washington Street in Toms River

A town hall style meeting where residents will be able to share their stories on the difficulties of getting Sandy aid.

Two weeks ago, Senate President Sweeney introduced legislation that would establish a “Sandy Bill of Rights.” The bill of rights would do several things, including requiring a plain language explanation of what is needed to be eligible and to apply for Sandy recovery programs; the right to know where your relief application stands and what additional information is needed; the right to know why your application was rejected or why you were placed on a waiting list and the right to appeal a denial of funding.