Don't be a Statue Hater - Francis Bernard Esq. should be remembered as a skillful, energetic, successful and well-liked executive who man-aged the colony's part in prosecuting the war with the French. He also maintained a happy relationship with the legislature despite potential conflict over money issues, and he avoided partisanship and entanglement in local politics.

Perhaps most important of all, he was the only governor of New Jersey in nearly three centuries to show much concern for the relationship between native North Americans and Euro-Americans.

If you think Francis Bernard deserves a statue in New Jersey, please sign and share this petition.