Are You Satisfied With New Jersey?

A Quinnipiac University poll released last week shows that 75-percent of New Jersey residents are dissatisfied with the state for one reason or another. But do those results hold true for Westfield as well? We decided to head out to the Memorial Pool Saturday to find out from local residents whether they are satisfied or dissatisfied with the Garden State.

Question:

Are you satisfied with New Jersey?

Answers:

"It depends. I am not happy with the schools. I am not happy with the governor." - Jill Weber

"I am not happy with the high cost of living." - Matt Weber

"Yes, we're satisfied with New Jersey. We have great towns and schools and people. Taxes could be lower, but we'd rather be here that elsewhere." - Allan Tananbaum

"Yes. We have a high quality of living in Westfield. A good school system, a great downtown. There are challenges clearly, but it is a matter of how you cope with it." - Scott Whitehead

"Absolutely, I am a Jersey girl through and through." - Monica Bergin

"We're happy with New Jersey. It can improve, but we're happy here." - Travis Epp

"Yes, we have a high quality of life and good people." - Frank Napolitano

"Yes, I am comfortable here. I grew up here. I like being here. I vacation here as well." - David Levine

"Yes, I'm satisfied. There are caveats to that, but overall I am satisfied." - Dave Stone

"Absolutely yes. I came from Brooklyn, so for me I am." - Gigi Tilocoa

"Yes. I have everything close. I have been here for four years but I am happy with New Jersey." - Marciele Antonio

"I have to say I am satisfied with New Jersey. I have chosen to live here. If I was dissatisfied I would leave. I would be an advocate for lower taxes, better infrastructure and better commuting though." - Jay McAndrew (no picture)

"Of course there are things that could be done better or differently, but I would not say I am dissatisfied with New Jersey." - Rifka Zacharia (no picture)

"Are we satisfied, no. Taxes are too high, insurance is too high and everything that is going with the teachers, it's wrong. This whole state is wrong. The whole state is getting worse. It is too expensive and too overcrowded." - Carla Green (no picture)