Sean Kean

Merry Christmas!

Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you a wonderful 8 days of love, family and light.

Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving with family, friends, and good food! Let us keep in mind all the blessings we are grateful for in our lives. I am especially thankful for my wife and children, growing up and raising my family in New Jersey, and representing District 30 in the General Assembly.

All are welcome. This dinner is for anyone that is in need of a hot meal or just looking for a warm place to fellowship with others. For some people this may be their first year or 10th year that they are unable to be in the presence of their loved ones There will be music by DJ Kortez and he will have art on display as well.

For anyone in need this holiday season, below is a list of free Thanksgiving meals being offered in Ocean County.

List of FREE Thanksgiving Meals in Ocean County, NJ 2023 It's so important we all come together and help out our community.

I am glad to see the Senate Environment Committee approved this important bill that will preserve woodlands from development. I sponsored the Assembly companion bill A-5477.

Committee Clears Singer Bill that Would Preserve Privately-Owned Woodlands Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a state program for the acquisition of easements on privately-owned woodlands was approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

We need to do more improve water safety. My bill A-618 is one way to help this issue.

Great work by the Spring Lake Police Department & everyone who assisted with the rescues.

Cops rescue 8 from rip currents at Jersey Shore beaches All were treated at the scene and one person was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, authorities said.

Wishing you a year of peace & good health!

There is a high surf advisory and high rip current risk this weekend. Please be careful & stay safe.
There are many aspects to water safety--the importance of swim lessons, always swim near a lifeguard & pay attention to water conditions.
My bill, A-618, would teach basic water safety in school. This one small way we can help prevent drownings.

Hurricane Lee path update: Dangerous rip currents, big waves for Jersey Shore this weekend Waves of 6 to 9 feet and a high risk of rip currents are expected at the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Lee passes far off the coast.

There is still tremendous sadness for all those who lost their lives and their surviving family members on the anniversary of September 11, 2001. We continue to remember the sons and daughters, sisters and brothers, and mothers and fathers that did not come home that day.
We also remember the heroes-- firefighters, police, and EMTs who sacrificed their lives trying to help save others during the devastation of that day. The stories of heroism and selflessness displayed on 9/11 still amaze and inspire us.
September 11, 2001 is a heartbreaking day in America’s history. However, the sense of American pride, resilience, and unity that grew after this tragedy was remarkable. May we never forget those who died and remember our American spirit and strength.

This is disgraceful. Our New Jersey veterans deserve so much better. Corrective action must be taken immediately to ensure these veterans are receiving proper care.

NJ veterans homes slammed for COVID-19 response, deficient care | NJ Spotlight News Justice Department issues damning report on inadequate care for vets at Paramus and Menlo Park veterans homes.

Governor Murphy's EV mandate is unrealistic and unaffordable.

District 30 Legislators: Governor Murphy’s Outrageous EV Mandate Will Make NJ More Unaffordable - Insider NJ District 30 Legislators: Governor Murphy’s Outrageous EV Mandate Will Make NJ More Unaffordable Senator Robert Singer and Assemblymen Sean Kean and Edward Thomson said Governor Murphy and Trenton Democrats are making New Jersey even more unaffordable through a new mandate that requires car manufac...

Great article. I have warned that this poorly written law is problematic for the police, municipal officials, residents of beach towns, and families visiting the beach and boardwalk.

Is Jersey Shore In Danger Of Becoming 'Hell With The Lid Off?' - Insider NJ In 1868, James Parton, a writer for Atlantic Monthly magazine, was sent by his publication to Pittsburgh to report his impressions of the condition and image of the nation’s premier steel-making industry. In a memorable turn of phrase, he reported to his readers that the city “looked like hell w...

Courtesy busing is an absolute necessity for Freehold Regional students. These students cannot walk or ride bikes to school on streets with no sidewalks, or travel on very congested and dangerous roads with cars and trucks.

I am committed to restoring courtesy busing at Freehold Regional which would impact 3,000 students and families. That is why I have asked to join A-5575 that pro that provides an exemption from state school aid reductions for Freehold Regional. As a condition of being exempt from state aid reductions, courtesy busing cannot be eliminated.

Proposal would save busing for thousands of Monmouth County students Thousands of Monmouth County high school students set to lose free busing next year could get a reprieve under a proposal introduced this week.

Great feature by NJ Spotlight:

NJ assemblyman: Make water safety part of school curriculum | NJ Spotlight News Kean says the bill has bipartisan support, but is facing criticism.

Today I held a press conference about the importance of water safety and supporting A-618 that requires schools to teach water safety in grades K-12.
I was joined by several swim safety partners including Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines.
A-618 is critical to spreading lifesaving information & protecting children.

I had a great time joining the St. Catharine School fourth grade on their tour of the State House in Trenton!

I am very concerned about the elimination of courtesy busing at Freehold Regional High School District and feel it could create a public safety problem. My District 30 colleagues and I are drafting a bill to provide $3.5 million to continue courtesy busing.

Since I introduced the bill to teach water safety in school, so many people have reached out to support the effort and lend their expertise. Here is another example of educators/lifeguards who believe water safety should be taught in school.

Local Educators/Lifeguards Push Bill To Include Water Safety As Part of Phys Ed Class State Assembly will take action next month to move the measure along

Please help support my bill A-618 that requires water safety be taught in school. May is National Water Safety Awareness month and I am trying to have the bill posted for a committee vote in May. Please join me in signing this petition and sending a clear message that water safety for all students is a priority!

Sign the Petition Help Prevent Drowning: Require Water Safety Education in NJ Schools

Wishing you a wonderful Easter!

May you enjoy a happy Passover with your family and friends!

We need a timeline for identifying the chemicals and moving the hazardous materials offsite at 15 Marl Rd. (former Compounders).

I was proud to take a picture with my friend, Chip Cavanagh, Grand Marshal of the Belmar/Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Today, the New Jersey General Assembly recognized St. Patrick’s Day Parade marshals from across the state.

I agree that we need to halt offshore wind energy development until we can ensure we are not causing harm to marine life.

My legislative district encompasses several beach towns, and the governing officials and local residents are extremely upset by these deaths.

I have written and urged the Governor to issue a moratorium on offshore wind energy development until we can ensure we are not causing harm to marine life. I am also a proud sponsor of AR-181 that urges an immediate moratorium on sonar testing and wind turbine mapping due to recent unexplained deaths of marine life off the coast of New Jersey.

Protect Our Coast NJ rally in Trenton calls for pause on offshore wind A petition, signed by nearly half a million New Jersey residents, has been passed to state legislators.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️

Last week, I lost a dear friend, the longest serving New Jersey State Troopers Fraternal Association President Thomas Iskrzycki. Tom was dedicated to the State Troopers and had a larger-than-life presence in Trenton.
He was a good friend of my father’s and always supported me in my political career.
Here is a great picture of Tom and my Dad that hangs proudly in my office.

(From the left, Tom Foy, Sam DiUbaldi, Tom Iskrzycki, and Tom Kean)

Thanks to Congressman Chris Smith the Manasquan Inlet is going to be dredged. It is imperative that we keep this waterway safe and clear for recreational and commercial vessels.

Smith announces Army Corps will begin significant dredging operation on the Manasquan Inlet

A sincere thank you to all the men and women in law enforcement on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day for keeping our communities safe!