trenton<u+2014>new jersey gov. chris christie is haunted by two story lines this holiday season: the fallout from the criminal convictions of two of his former associates, and speculation over whether he will join the administration of president-elect donald trump. so, anticipation swirled after his office said the republican governor would hold a news conference on an undisclosed topic tuesday. it turned out to be an announcement on a $300 million, four-year renovation of the new jersey statehouse. the governor acknowledged the large media presence. <u+201c>i want you all to take a deep breath and relax,<u+201d> he said. although he didn<u+2019>t completely close the door on joining the trump administration, mr. christie issued his strongest statement yet that he intends to stay in trenton until january 2018. he is prevented by term limits from seeking re-election again. <u+201c>i am telling you that i am completing my term,<u+201d> he said. <u+201c>i<u+2019>m not going anywhere.<u+201d> a spokesman for the state department of the treasury said the renovation likely would be paid for using long-term debt. renovations will include the installation of fire sprinklers, chimney and window repairs, and a revamp of the heating, cooling and ventilation system. the statehouse dates to 1792. work is to start immediately. the governor took no questions from reporters, and he ignored a shouted question from wayne resident bill brennan, an activist who is pursuing an official misconduct case against mr. christie. a bergen county judge found probable cause in the case and issued a criminal summons in october against mr. christie. the governor<u+2019>s private attorneys, state prosecutors and mr. brennan are scheduled to appear in court on the matter wednesday. mr. christie has appealed the complaint, which a spokesman has described as <u+201c>dishonorable.<u+201d> write to kate king at kate.king@wsj.com
chris christie: <u+2018>i<u+2019>m not going anywhere<u+2019> - wsj
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