TOMS RIVER, NJ -- Yesterday, Congressman Andy Kim(NJ-03) held his monthly town hall where he discussed how Superstorm Sandy is continuing to affect neighbors in Ocean and Burlington Counties.
"After nine years, my neighbors are still recovering from the lingering, devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy," said Congressman Kim. "Yesterday I heard stories from people who need help and my office is ready and eager to work hard on behalf of our community. I will keep working with townships and municipalities to make sure we are ready for the next storm, and advocating in Washington so that every single homeowner in my district receives the clawback relief they deserve."
During the town hall, Congressman Kim discussed his Security After Sandy Act and how he secured $25.9 million in outstanding Community Disaster Loan (CDL) forgiveness for New Jersey, $12 million of which forgave disaster loans taken out by towns and school districts in Ocean County.
A full recording of the town hall event can be found by clicking here. Congressman Kim was joined by Amanda Devecka-Rinear, the Director of the New Jersey Organizing Project (NJOP), who discussed how their organization supports families who are still actively recovering from Superstorm Sandy and what resources are available to homeowners who are struggling.
Questions raised by people in both Burlington and Ocean County during the town hall included topics related to flood insurance, how Congressman Kim is working to pass clawback forgiveness for homeowners, substantial damage policies, and the work the Congressman is doing in Washington to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
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Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Committee on Small Business. More information about Congressman Kim can be found on his website by clicking here.
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