Oyster Creek Plant Closing Concerns Runyan

Congressman-elect Jon Runyan (NJ-3) released the following statement in response to news that Exelon plans to close the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant in 2019, ten years earlier than planned:

“While I appreciate both the environmental and financial factors that led to the compromise announced today, I am deeply concerned about the hundreds of local residents who will lose their jobs and the potential for a massive property tax increase on Lacey Township homeowners when the $14 million in revenue the plant provides to the township disappears,” said Runyan, who indicated he would meet with local elected officials shortly to seek their input on formulating a plan moving forward for the impacted communities.
“As the next Congressman, I pledge to stand with the people and small businesses who call this region home to ensure their communities remain affordable, their environmental issues are addressed, and their local economy is prepared to adapt and prosper after Oyster Creek is gone.”