Title: Assemblywoman Matsikoudis Co-Sponsors COS Assembly Bill
Original CoS Document (slug): assemblywoman-matsikoudis-cosponsors-cos-assembly-bill
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Created: 2022-11-03 13:12:56
Updated: 2024-01-31 18:55:49
Published: 2022-11-02 03:00:00
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COS volunteers in New Jersey continue to make progress in our legislative outreach. Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis from District 21 has signed on as a co-sponsor of Assembly Bill ACR70 for calling a Convention of States.
We recently sat down with Assemblywoman Matsikoudis to discuss her decision:
Interviewer: Assemblywoman Matsikoudis, why have you decided to co-sponsor ACR70?
Assemblywoman Matsikoudis: “I am proud to co-sponsor ACR70, which encourages Congress to hold a Convention of States under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The mission of the Convention of States is to ensure that the power of our federal government remains grounded in its constitutional authority and to secure the strong fiscal health of our country for generations to come. When I was running for office, I was vocal about the need for fiscal responsibility and pragmatic management of the public's funds. Now, as a state legislator, I am working hard in Trenton to ensure that our state government tightens its belt and practices fiscal restraint. It's what the people of our district deserve from their representatives at every level of government.”
Interviewer: Why do you believe ACR70 will help to accomplish these fiscal and governmental goals?
Assemblywoman Matsikoudis: “First, fiscal fairness needs to be established at the federal level. For example, studies show that New Jersey receives back a far less percentage of the tax revenues that we send to Washington. In fact, only 3 states receive a smaller percentage. In addition, we know that the government works best when it is closest to the people. A Convention of States, as called for in ACR70, would reignite the dialogue to achieve both of these goals.”
Thank you Assemblywoman Matsikoudis for your service to your constituents in District 21 and for co-sponsoring ACR70. Convention of States volunteers throughout New Jersey are grateful for your support!