Atlantic County Democrats

RUFF TO CARELESS CONOVER: "SIGN THE AFFIDAVIT"
Careless Conover's True Lies Campaign in Full Swing

The Executive Director of the Atlantic County Democrats, Ron Ruff today stood outside the Legislative office of Assemblyman Kirk Conover and challenged Conover to set the record straight once and for all about his failure to pay property taxes and mortgage bills on time by signing an affidavit. For Immediate Release Contact Ron Ruff
September 29, 2005 609.272.1119

RUFF TO CARELESS CONOVER: "SIGN THE AFFIDAVIT"
Careless Conover's True Lies Campaign in Full Swing

Egg Harbor Township – The Executive Director of the Atlantic County Democrats, Ron Ruff today stood outside the Legislative office of Assemblyman Kirk Conover and challenged Conover to set the record straight once and for all about his failure to pay property taxes and mortgage bills on time by signing an affidavit.

Two weeks ago Ruff assailed Conover for failing to pay his property taxes and mortgage bills on time, and Conover responded by slandering Ruff. Ruff today continued to make Conover's tax ills the focus of his attacks�criticizing Conover for having no credibility and exhibiting no integrity.

"Kirk Conover paid his property tax bills a combined 790 days late while South Jersey residents were being forced to move out of their homes because of high property taxes," said Ruff. "And to make matters worse, Conover didn't apologize for his mistakes, but instead he responded for his careless behavior by calling me a liar."

"Today I am challenging Mr. Conover to sign this affidavit and set the record straight once and for all about his failure to pay property taxes and mortgage bills on time," said Ruff. "Conover can no longer continue running a "True Lies" campaign. He needs to be held accountable."

Local, state and federal documents released by Ruff documented Conover's tax problems during his tenure. Conover's tax records read like a rap sheet.

· In 1988, Conover was sued for more than $37,400 in unpaid mortgage bills on an Indiana Ave property.
· In 1983, he was sued by a creditor for failing to pay over $25,000 on a mortgage for property on Oriental Avenue.
· The state of New Jersey and Atlantic City have filed at least seven liens against him for debt totaling at least $30,869.
· The IRS filed federal tax liens against Conover for tax debts totaling $11,455.
· Conover's business, Absecon Island Investments, lost its corporate charter for non payment of franchise taxes.

"How can we expect Conover to manage our money in Trenton when he has terribly failed to manage his own?" asked Ruff. "Kirk Conover is part of the problem, and we need solutions."

"Conover's failure to provide property tax relief to South Jersey residents comes as no surprise. His irresponsible behavior illustrates why he hasn't been able to lower our property taxes while he's been in Trenton ," said Ruff.

"While Conover is getting sued for his failure to pay taxes, Democrats will work hard to make sure that New Jersey residents get the relief they deserve. In addition, only the Democrats support a Citizen's Convention on property taxes that will change the way taxes are collected once and for all. It is the most comprehensive plan to provide South Jersey residents with the relief they need.�

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(Affidavit Listed Below)

Affidavit of Assemblyman Kirk Conover
I, State Assemblyman Kirk Conover, without reservation and of my own free will, under penalty of perjury, attest to the following facts involving my property tax payments and official residence:
1. As the owner of 38 North Smith Bowen Road, in the Leeds Point section of Galloway Township, NJ, I paid each one of my property tax bills for Block 1263, Lot 7 on time in 2003.
2. As the owner of 38 North Smith Bowen Road, in the Leeds Point section of Galloway Township, NJ, I paid each one of my property tax bills for Block 1263, Lot 7 on time in 2004.
3. As the owner of the property on 609 Sewell Avenue in Atlantic City, NJ, I paid each one of my property tax bills on time in 2003.
4. As the owner of the property on 609 Sewell Avenue in Atlantic City, NJ, I paid each of my property tax bills on time in 2004.
5. I was NOT late by at least 790 days combined on property tax bill payments for my property on 38 Smith Bowen Road Lot 7 in Galloway Township, and 609 Sewell Avenue in Atlantic City combined.
6. In 1988, I was NOT sued for more than $37,400 in unpaid mortgage bills on an Indiana Ave property.
7. In 1983, I was NOT sued by a creditor for failing to pay over $25,000 on a mortgage for property on Oriental Avenue.
8. The state of New Jersey and Atlantic City have NOT filed at least seven liens against me for debt totaling at least $30,869.
9. The IRS did NOT file federal tax liens against me for tax debts totaling $11,455.
10. I did NOT owe over $100,000 in back taxes and debts, including interest.
11. My business, Absecon Island Investments, Inc, did NOT lose its corporate charter for non payment of franchise taxes.
12. Another business I incorporated and registered, Ocean Pictures did NOT have its license revoked for failure to pay annual reports.

Upon information and belief, I affirm that the above statements are true and complete.

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Kirk Conover Date