nuncio_populi t1_jckfh5e wrote on March 17, 2023 at 2:08 PM

Reply to comment by mikevago in DEP chief says no privatization of Liberty State Park, "period, full stop." by mikevago

The head of the DEP is a political appointee who reports to the governor. He can definitely overrule the commissioner.

sutisuc t1_jclfvxj wrote on March 17, 2023 at 6:04 PM

Yeah but when we elect another Republican as governor then what? That’s why we need to enshrine this stuff into the state constitution.

[deleted] t1_jckrktw wrote on March 17, 2023 at 3:30 PM

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Knobbies4Ever t1_jclfhv1 wrote on March 17, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Tru dat. But I don't think this is a case where Murphy has to approve this specific DEP plan - the way he'd sign a bill. Control over DEP comes through initially appointing a leader who (presumably) aligns with his agenda, and then having the ability to fire (or threaten to fire) that person.

Maybe I'm splitting hairs with that distinction, but I understand now why LaTourette kept his head down when Fireman's proposal came through the legislature last year.