Politics & Government

Gov. Christie Coming to Seaside Heights This Afternoon

One of several stops focusing on tourism and environment

One of several stops at Jersey Shore , Gov. Chris Christie will be in Seaside Heights this afternoon for a press conference and to walk the boards and beach of the resort town.

According to the governor’s office: “Governor Chris Christie will continue his weeklong beach and boardwalk tour with stops in Manasquan and Seaside Heights to reaffirm the Christie Administration’s commitment to protecting and promoting New Jersey’s beaches and waterways.”

The event is at Seaside Heights Boardwalk at Dupont Avenue, at 3:45 p.m.

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Christie is expected to make a similar appearance in Manasquan near the inlet at 2 p.m. today and head immediately to Seaside Heights.

He was in Belmar as part of the tour, talking up the Barnegat Bay 10-point plan as well as beach access rules proposed during his administration.

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The governor also has planned stops in Atlantic City and a make-up appearance after being rained out in Ocean City on Tuesday.


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