On Tuesday, new flood level rules proposed under Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration were adopted. Cape May County officials have promised legal action to stop them ... .
The GPOA helped Public AdvocateJumaane Williams to push through a new bill in 2025 that requires the DEP to clear catch basins, that collect rainwater to prevent floods, within eight days of receiving the 311 complaint.
These developments, she noted, were critical for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking stability to make longer-term decisions. “Economic stability fosters trust ... .
However, a spokesperson for the DEP said that the goal of the new operation is to actually mitigate neighborhood flooding by ensuring that sewers don't back up, with gutters and downspouts linking directly with the system.