Sen. Vince Polistina, Assemblyman Don Guardian and Assemblywoman Claire Swift will introduce a mobile legislative office in partnership with Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson and other county officials to bring government services directly to the people of Atlantic County.
The mobile office will have staff from the 2nd Legislative District office to assist with the issues residents are having, including assistance with unemployment, Division of Motor Vehicles, utility bills, and will have information on the various programs and services offered through the State of New Jersey and Atlantic County.
“We committed to providing the best constituent services in the history of Atlantic County and this is one of the tools we will be using to fulfill that commitment,” Polistina said in a news release. “By getting our staff out to senior centers, libraries, municipal buildings and other facilities, our office will be visible and accessible to the community and poised to offer assistance to anyone who needs it.”
Guardian said staffers speak several languages and have the technology and skills to work remotely.
“With our staff’s ability to speak numerous languages and technological advancements which allow for remote work, we are extremely excited to be able to bring these services to everyone throughout Atlantic County,” Guardian said. “We have seen such a need from people who could use some help and are eager to make sure we are there to do what we can.”
“In addition to our constituent services, we will also be making sure people are knowledgeable about the many programs and services available to assist them,” Swift said. “We have found that some people are not aware of help they may qualify for or how to access the benefits of programs including the Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement, veterans tax help, and assistance with utility bills. Through our mobile outreach, we will have information on these programs and more, and be able to guide people to the help they need.”
The first mobile office will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23 at the Galloway Township Senior Center, 621 W. White Horse Pike.
A schedule for other office hours and locations throughout the county will be developed and distributed through the partnership with Atlantic County.
For more information, call the 2nd Legislative District office at 609-677-8266.
