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A proven track record of moving towards renewable energy

A Fulop Administration will continue to build on the success of the Murphy Administration's commitment to offshore wind and would be fully committed to providing support for New Jersey's goal of 11,000 megawatts of offshore wind generation of clean, renewable electricity by 2040. New Jersey is perfectly positioned to build the nation's largest network of responsibly developed offshore wind projects and Mayor Fulop has a proven track record of moving towards renewable energy in Jersey City.
Source: 2025 New Jersey Governor campaign website StevenFulop.com , Feb 25, 2025

Variable rate gas tax with automatic inflation increase

We have seen discussions of a "tax fairness" compromise, which would allow for a decrease in taxes to the wealthy in exchange for an increase in the gas tax. However, "tax fairness" shouldn't be about trading one tax for another, but rather should ensure that everyone pays their fair share. The gas tax solution is essentially a user fee for motorists who use our roads and bridges the most. It is a means by which drivers from neighboring states pay their fair share for using our highways.

A variable-rate structure means that when gas prices increase, the per-gallon tax that motorists pay at the pump will decrease, so that the amount that consumers pay will remain relatively stable. This both protects consumers and our state's economy from the tax burden that is caused by fluctuating gas prices. Additionally, it is important that our state's gas tax solution is tied to the inflation rate to allow the tax rates to adjust accordingly without legislative action.

Source: OpEd by Fulop for 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial race , May 20, 2016

Gas tax is essentially a user fee for motorists

We have seen discussions of a "tax fairness" compromise, which would allow for a decrease in taxes to the wealthy in exchange for an increase in the gas tax. However, "tax fairness" shouldn't be about trading one tax for another, but rather should ensure that everyone pays their fair share. The gas tax solution is essentially a user fee for motorists who use our roads and bridges the most. It is a means by which drivers from neighboring states pay their fair share for using our highways. This solution encompasses the true definition of fairness, rather than creating shortfalls in other areas of the state's budget to solve our crisis of funding the trust fund.

A variable-rate structure means that when gas prices increase, the per-gallon tax that motorists pay at the pump will decrease, so that the amount that consumers pay will remain relatively stable. This both protects consumers and our state's economy from the tax burden that is caused by fluctuating gas prices.

Source: Asbury Park Press on 2017 New Jersey gubernatorial race , May 20, 2016

Other governors on Energy & Oil: Steve Fulop on other issues:
NJ Gubernatorial:
Doug Steinhardt
Hirsh Singh
NJ Senatorial:
Andy Kim
Curtis Bashaw
George Helmy
Hirsh Singh
Rik Mehta
Robert Menendez
Stuart Meissner
Tammy Murphy
Gubernatorial races 2025:
New Jersey Governor:
Virginia Governor:
    Democratic primary June 17 cancelled:
  • Abigail Spanberger, U.S.Rep., VA-7 (2019-2024); Dem. nominee 2025
  • Levar Stoney, VA Secretary of the Commonwealth (2014-2016); (withdrew to run for Lt. Gov.)

    Republican primary June 17 cancelled:
  • Winsome Earle-Sears, Lt. Gov. since 2022; GOP nominee 2025
  • Amanda Chase, State Senate District 11 (2016-2023); failed to make ballot
  • Denver Riggleman, U.S.Rep. (R-VA-5); exploratory committee as Independent
  • Glenn Youngkin, Incumbent Governor , (2022-2025), term-limited
Mayoral races 2025:
NYC Mayor Democratic primary June 24, 2025:
  • Adrienne Adams, speaker of the City Council
  • Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York, 2011-2021.
    Republican June 24 primary cancelled; general election Nov. 4:
  • Eric Adams, incumbent Democratic mayor running as an independent
  • Jim Walden, Independent; Former assistant U.S. Attorney
  • Curtis Sliwa, Republican; CEO of the Guardian Angels

Jersey City Mayor (Non-partisan)
    Non-partisan general election Nov. 4:
  • Mussab Ali, former president of the Jersey City Board of Education
  • Bill O'Dea, Hudson County commissioner (since 1997)
  • Jim McGreevey, former N.J. Governor (2002-2004)
  • James Solomon, city councilor (since 2017)
  • Joyce Watterman, president of the Jersey City Council (since 2023)

Oakland CA Mayor
    Non-partisan special election April 14, 2025:
  • Barbara Lee, U.S.Rep CA-12 (1998-2025)
  • Loren Taylor, Oakland City Council (2019-2023), lost general election
  • Sheng Thao, Oakland Mayor, lost recall election Nov. 5, 2024
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