Hi, Ed. Note, this is West Ward Councilwoman Annette Lartigue calling about “ex-con blues,” where the person speaks of not having an opportunity as an ex-offender. I’d like him to reach my office at (609) 989-3147 and leave all his information with my legislative aide at City Council. There are opportunities. However, the reality is, most ex-offenders are going to have to become entrepreneurs in a way that they become fully self-sufficient as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and own their own businesses. And there’s a way to help them get started. The state of New Jersey has not changed the law to the extent that we can provide for ex-offenders, and we have to because they come back to our communities, and we certainly want them to be fully self-supporting.

Annette

OK, cons. It won’t be easy, but it can be done. No more excuses. Call Ms. Lartigue’s office and get yourself pointed in the right direction.—Ed. Note