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GOP legislators want Christie, all high-ranking N.J. state officials to take a pay cut
Two Republican legislators think Gov. Chris Christie, the other 118 Senate and Assembly members, the 21 cabinet members, county prosecutors and state judges are making too much money and should take a 10 percent salary cut to save the state $9,633,871.
Christie, who takes home $175,000 annually, would lose $17,500.
Sen. Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder (both R-Burlington) announced Monday they will introduce legislation specifically directing the state Salary Review Commission to consider recommending the pay cuts. All legislators are seeking re-election in November. (Hester, New Jersey Newsroom)