Poll: Why Do We Pay More for Local Government in Verona, Cedar Grove?

A new study by the New Jersey Association of Realtors' Governmental Research Foundation claims that New Jersey residents pay almost $700 per year more for government services than the residents of Pennsylvania or Connecticut, because the state has so many inefficient local governments.

However, attempts to consolidate local governments and services have rarely been successful.

Why do you think that is? If your town were to merge with a neighboring town, what would be your preference? Tell us in the comments.

Click here to read the study.