NW Bergen News

Josh Gottheimer, a U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey's 5th district since 2017, has been vocal on several issues affecting his constituents. His recent statements on social media reflect his ongoing concerns about financial and infrastructural matters impacting New Jersey families.

On February 19, 2025, Gottheimer expressed relief over the confirmation that a tax initially thought to burden New Jersey families was primarily intended to address the mismanagement of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). He stated: "They never cared about how the tax would hurt Jersey families — they just needed the cash to pay for the MTA’s woeful mismanagement. That was just confirmed today — and now, we can all breathe a sigh of relief."

The following day, February 20, 2025, Gottheimer highlighted his efforts to secure resources from FEMA for New Jersey towns and businesses post-crisis. He criticized mass layoffs that he believes hinder disaster preparedness in situations like severe flooding: "I’ve fought to ensure that @FEMA has the resources they need to help Jersey towns, families, and small businesses after a crisis. These mass layoffs take us all ten steps back — leaving us less prepared for future disasters like severe flooding."

Later on February 20, 2025, Gottheimer condemned New York's decision to maintain Congestion Tax cameras without offering compensation to affected commuters from New Jersey. He remarked: "The decision to keep the Congestion Tax cameras active is outrageous. If New York insists on keeping the cameras in place, they should be prepared to reimburse every Jersey commuter for the tolls they’re paying."