MATT LYONS

February 3, 2009 - 11:42am

GOP chair slams party switching ex-legislator for new government job

By Editor

Gloucester County GOP Chairman Loran Oglesby is accusing former Assemblyman Steve Altamuro traded his endorsement for a legal job at the Washington Township public library. Altamuro, a former Councilman, switched from Republican to Democrat in 2008 to back Matt Lyons for mayor.

"I am not shocked that Altamuro received this contract. Steve Altamuro is an opportunist at best. He was a Republican and when the political winds blew Altamuro's way, he abandoned the Washington Twp Republican Party who were loyal to him throughout his political career," said Oglesby. "Steve Altamuro switched to Democrat last year knowing that if Matt Lyons becomes Mayor, then he will get a job from his good friend. No other person was able to bid for this contract. No wonder the Democrats get away with this in New Jersey, these deals of party flipping and then receiving political favors, needs to end."

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August 2, 2008 - 8:22am

PRESS RELEASE

Washington Township Republican Candidates Announce Campaign Theme

By Jeff Morris

Theresa Lappé, Candidate for Mayor and Joseph Bowe, candidate for Council, today announced their campaign theme for the fall municipal race in Washington Township. The Theme, "Lean, Clean, and Green" has to do with how they will run Washington Township government when elected.

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July 25, 2008 - 2:05pm

PRESS RELEASE

Do the Democrat candidates care enough about Washington Township to hold public office?

By Jeff Morris

Republican mayoral candidate Theresa Lappé and council candidate Joe Bowe are wondering where the Democrat candidates have been during the budget hearings in Washington Township.

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