Assemblyman Neil M. Cohen

COHEN: CORZINE ADMINISTRATION TAKING RIGHT ROAD ON INSPECTIONS CONTRACT RENEWAL
Assemblyman Says Mistakes of Original Parsons Deal Must Not Be Repeated

(TRENTON) - Assemblyman Neil M. Cohen today commended the transparency of the Corzine administration's efforts as they seek to renew the state Motor Vehicle Commission's (MVC) auto inspections contract.News from
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February 9, 2007

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COHEN: CORZINE ADMINISTRATION TAKING RIGHT ROAD ON INSPECTIONS CONTRACT RENEWAL
Assemblyman Says Mistakes of Original Parsons Deal Must Not Be Repeated

(TRENTON) - Assemblyman Neil M. Cohen today commended the transparency of the Corzine administration's efforts as they seek to renew the state Motor Vehicle Commission's (MVC) auto inspections contract.

Following a press conference during which Attorney General Stuart Rabner, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa Jackson, and MVC Chief Administrator Sharon Harrington outlined the new renewal process, Cohen (D-Union), who was a chief opponent of the original Parsons contract, issued the following statement:

"Given the problem-plagued start up of the original Parsons auto inspection contract, it is comforting to see a commitment to transparency in this process for a new contract.

"Attorney General Rabner deserves praise for working hand in hand with the MVC in a concerted effort to ensure that the mistakes of the Whitman administration are not repeated.

"While the initial problems with the Parsons system are in the past, it's reassuring to know the administration is being careful in ensuring that this contract process works to the fullest benefit of New Jersey's driving public."

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