Asbury Park

GIBADLO SAYS MONMOUTH COUNTY NEEDS TO CHANGE

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ): According to Monmouth County Democrat for Freeholder Greg Gibadlo, "Monmouth County Republicans paint a blissful picture of the county that does not hide the aura of corruption that this county has become well known for in this state and in this country."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michael W. Mangan
October 12, 2006 Mobile: 732-996-0361
Office: 732-922-2700
mangan@squandems.org

Monmouth Republican Candidates Out of Touch
Asbury Park Forum Shows True Colors of the GOP

ASBURY PARK – At the Candidates’ Forum hosted by the Asbury Park Civic Participation Project last night, citizens were noticeably upset by the lack of reality presented by the Republican candidates, when they were present. Candidates Lucas and Little stated that they wished to lower property taxes for people like the residents of Asbury Park.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michael W. Mangan
October 11, 2006 Mobile: 732-996-0361
Office:732-922-2700
mangan@squandems.org

Monmouth GOP Candidates Ignore the Citizens
Asbury Park Forum Poorly Attended by GOP Candidates

ASBURY PARK – At the Candidates’ Forum hosted by the Asbury Park Civic Participation Project last night, the dais was visibly empty throughout the duration of the forum. The GOP Candidate for Surrogate did not attend the event, Candidate Lucas left one hour and five minutes before the end, and Candidate Little arrived 25 minutes late and left 40 minutes early – all three with no reason.

BELLEW FOR CONGRESS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
www.BellewforCongress.com
LEIGH-ANN BELLEW STANDS WITH UNION WORKERS!
PALLONE NOTICEABLY MISSING AT UNION RALLY!
CONTACT:
Wayne May
info@bellewforcongress.com
Phone: 732-670-9839

Asbury Park: Today, Leigh-Ann Bellew joined with union workers in Asbury Park to rally with union labor at a construction site in that city.

“My opponent boasts that he is pro-union, but where is he today?� questions Bellew. “He should be standing shoulder to shoulder with these men and women.�

Bellew is a Mom on a Mission seeing to it that Asbury Park remains one of the bright spots of the 6th Congressional District, recognizing that this city’s beaches and boardwalk have played an important role in the New Jersey tourism industry. As such, she strongly supports proper redevelopment of Asbury Park by using only Union Trades.

“It is a matter of safety and quality,� Bellew said. “Union workers provide high quality labor because they have to meet tough union standards, which means years of apprenticeships and licenses. In addition, union labor is protected because unions provide workers with healthcare, a living wage and safe working environments. “

In contrast, non-union laborers are not held to the same standards and their inferior work can be dangerous, particularly when wiring for electricity. Non-union laborers can easily be taken advantage of by disreputable contractors. They are often underpaid, illegal, are not provided healthcare and their working environments are not safe.

“In light of the numerous construction and reconstruction sites in Asbury Park, I am truly surprised that my opponent chose to ignore this important rally.� said Bellew. “As the sitting Congressman his presence would have gone a long way to give these workers a boost. Evidently he didn’t think it important enough.�

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Aaronson and McMorrow Visit all 53 Municipalities in Monmouth County

As one of the largest counties in New Jersey, meeting voters in all 53 towns can be a challenge. It’s a challenge that Democratic candidates for Freeholder Rebecca Aaronson and Barbara McMorrow have met.

By going door to door introducing themselves, to meet and greet at supporter’s homes, and reaching out to residents where they work, shop and live, the candidates criss-crossed the county to reach out to the voters.