Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise 2015 State of The County Address

February 13, 2015    - Written by Michael Shurin

Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise highlighted county initiatives to assist homeless veterans in his 2015 State of the County Address.

Mr. Chairman, members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen: Good evening.

Today, February 12th is Lincoln’s Birthday. So forgive me if I lean a bit on the wit and wisdom of Honest Abe to help make a point or two during this address.

To that end, let me begin with a short quote from Lincoln, who once said: “I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.”

Now in our thirteenth year of service, this administration has long been described as a “steady hand on the wheel,” that our mayors, our legislators, and the people of Hudson County can trust.

Maybe we are a “slow walker” at times—in order to build consensus and allow all voices to be heard.

But any review of the past year’s accomplishments would show that we don’t “walk back” from our commitments.

2014: Never “Walked Back” from Our Commitments:

We are committed to sound government.

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