Gov. Phil Murphy has asked New Jersey’s Democratic State Committee to reimburse nearly $12,000 in purchases the governor made at MetLife Stadium using his taxpayer-funded expense account.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy spent nearly $1,000 on concessions at MetLife Stadium while attending a Taylor Swift concert.
Now, he’s asking the Democratic State Committee to reimburse those expenses along with nearly $12,000 in purchases he made at MetLife using his taxpayer-funded expense account.Murphy spent thousands of dollars on snacks and beverages during sporting events and concerts at the stadium since taking office in 2018 through 2019, according to
Murphy’s office told Politico that the Democratic State Committee was originally expected to cover the stadium costs, but didn’t. When the state was left with the bill, it was paid through the governor’s $95,000 annual expense account, which may be used for official receptions, the official residence, and “other official expenses,” language from the budget says. It is not allowed for “personal purposes” and cannot supplement Murphy’s annual $175,000 salary.
“Once it was clear that there were outstanding bills that had not been paid, the state stepped up to meet this responsibility,” Jennifer Sciortino said. “We are pursuing reimbursement from the state party for costs incurred at MetLife Stadium.” According to the documents — which were obtained by Politico through the Open Public Records Act — Murphy spent more than $11,800 while at events including a New York Jets-Dallas Cowboys NFL game, a USA vs. Brazil soccer game, Hot 97′s Summer Jam concert with Cardi B and Meek Mill, and Swift’s 2018 Reputation tour.
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