Jersey Residents Not Pleased About $420,000 Shore Tax Credit

Despite the show giving the state a most favorable reputation, New Jersey residents are apparently none too pleased with the Jersey Shore. What is it this time? Oh, just a $420,000 tab they're being forced to pick up for the bronzed and pouffed cast.

The state Economic Development Authority approved the massive tax credit for production costs from the show's inaugural season, despite some very vocal opposition from local politicians: "I can’t believe we are paying for fake tanning for Snooki and The Situation, and I am not even sure $420,000 covers that," said Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon.

Whatever you do, don't blame Chris Christie! “The Governor cannot veto EDA action that is in compliance with non-discretionary, existing law," said a Christie rep, no matter how badly he wants the cast out. But the state might get lucky yet: after seeing the shores of Miami and Italy, who knows if Snooki will ever come back to Jersey?

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By Jamie Feldmar in Arts & Entertainment on September 15, 2011 4:46 PM

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sharter

Snookie is an umpaloompa

wss233

You know, however repulsive this seems it's probably best not to have politicians doling out film and TV tax credits based on the content of individual shows. If the idea is to encourage TV production in New Jersey (and even 'reality' shows generate lots of jobs), then all TV shows should get credit. Otherwise you'd have a situation where conservative politicians would be reviewing scripts on a case by case basis to make sure nothing 'controversial' got made. Or vetoing projects based on how they portrayed the state.

ANGRYGOD11

I hate to say it, but this show has been good for Jersey Shore tourism. A veto based on bad publicity would have been a economic mistake.

openheads

"A veto based on bad publicity would have been a economic mistake"

Exactly, because it's not like the petty, provincial NY media will ever, ever give NJ a fair shake anyway. So why not?

RobertDuncan

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Alex Trust

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birdicus

This tax incentive hubbub is misleading. The government issues the tax credit to bring in these film productions. All of these productions spend money in the communities, pay payroll tax to the 150+ individuals working on them, and bring in tourism to the area whether you like their fake tan or not. The upfront money looks nuts but when you do the overall math it truly benefits the area where these shows are created.

RonaldA

150+ is laughable. I know someone who crews the show and it is barely a dozen guys who drag ass after these clowns. And normally the show is heavily staffed when the cast ISN'T there. Once the cast arrives almost all the crew runs away. Specifically because they can't stand the cast.

Matt F.

I've never seen the show, but it seems the Situation and Pauly are the ones who marketed themselves the best. If they managed their money right, (unlike Spencer and Heidi) they are probably set up for life.

I mean, Pauly has skills than can take him into a long time career after this by being a DJ...