Recently, Sweeney has indicated an interest in becoming Senate President. "How can Sweeney expect to be President of the Senate when he cannot even legally run a freeholder meeting," indicated Mark Cimino, the attorney representing Burnett.

SWEENEY-BURZICHELLI-RILEY BILL TO ESTABLISH PILOT COUNTY-WIDE TAX ASSESSMENT PROGRAM IN GLOUCESTER SIGNED INTO LAW

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney, Assembly Deputy Speaker John Burzichelli and Assemblywoman Celeste Riley which will create a pilot program in Gloucester County to merge municipal property tax assessors into a countywide office was signed into law yesterday by Governor Corzine.

“New Jersey’s property taxes are too high, and the root of the problem is bloated, inefficient government,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Thorofare. “We can find better ways to provide the same level of services in a more cost-effective manner through shared services and regionalization. In Gloucester County, we’ve already saved millions for county taxpayers through service sharing, and a countywide tax assessment pilot is the next step.”

SWEENEY BILL TO ESTABLISH PILOT COUNTY-WIDE TAX ASSESSMENT IN GLOUCESTER APPROVED IN SENATE

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney which would create a pilot program in Gloucester County to merge municipal property tax assessors into a countywide office was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 25-7, with final legislative approval expected from the Assembly later today.

“Particularly as New Jersey residents are struggling with the effects of a national recession, we have a responsibility in government to achieve whatever savings we can for the hard-hit taxpayers we represent,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem. “This bill would allow the residents of Gloucester County to receive the services they depend on for a fraction of the cost, and would make Gloucester a model for shared services for the rest of the State. It’s time that we demand the efficient delivery of services from all levels of government, and make sure tax dollars are being used for the public good – not to perpetuate needless bureaucracy.”

SWEENEY BILL TO ESTABLISH PILOT COUNTY-WIDE TAX ASSESSMENT IN GLOUCESTER APPROVED IN BUDGET COMMITTEE

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney which would create a pilot program in Gloucester County to merge municipal property tax assessors into a countywide office was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today by a vote of 14-0, with one abstention.

“Home rule has long been considered the third-rail in New Jersey politics, but if we’re ever going to get local property taxes under control, we need to find better ways to provide services with less cost to the local taxpayer,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem. “Gloucester County has a record as a Statewide leader in shared services, and all 24 municipalities in the county, on a bipartisan basis, have approved resolutions asking for the ability to merge tax assessment services. It’s time that we spend public dollars smarter, and put our limited public resources to the benefit of the public, not to perpetuate the bureaucracy.”

Lawrence & DiCicco,
GOP Candidates for 4th District Assembly,
Pen Letter to the Editor

Running with the Gloucester County Republicans (Column G) in Gloucester County
and the Camden County Regular Republican Party (Column 3) in Camden County,
Lawrence & DiCicco explain their candidacy and why they are the best choice on Tuesday, June 2nd

BLACKWOOD – Eugene E.T. Lawrence and Domenick DiCicco, Republican candidates for the General Assembly in the 4th Legislative District, have penned a Letter to the Editor that they submitted to The Gloucester County Times today. The purpose of the letter is to introduce themselves to readers they have not already met during the campaign, to explain the rationale behind their candidacy, and to talk about what they will do when elected.

A copy of the letter is below:

May 21, 2009

To the Editor:

As Republican candidates for Assembly this year – Eugene Lawrence and Domenick DiCicco – we believe it has been too long since we have had strong Republican representation in Trenton.

When Jon Corzine wants to eliminate all property tax rebates, excepting only seniors and the disabled, he knows he can count on Paul Moriarty to have his back.

Isn’t it time we had representatives who had our backs, instead of backing the Trenton Democrat machine?

Isn’t it time we had representatives who knew and understood that our taxes are too high and that you can’t spend your way out of budget deficits?

We think so. That’s why we’re running for Assembly this year.

Together, we believe our background of community service and real-world business experience makes us the best candidates to bring the change that New Jersey so desperately needs.

We are committed to cutting taxes, reducing government spending, and growing our economy – from day one.

We are the only candidates in the race for Assembly this year that have the ability to take on Paul Moriarty and the Trenton Democrats, and to send them packing.

We are asking for your support in the primary election on Tuesday, June 2nd. Remember to press buttons G7 and G8 for Eugene Lawrence and Domenick DiCicco.

For more information about us and our campaign, you can visit us online at www.LD4GOP.com.

Sincerely,

Eugene E.T. Lawrence & Domenick DiCicco
Republicans for Assembly, 4th Legislative District

SWEENEY BILL TO ESTABLISH PILOT COUNTY-WIDE TAX ASSESSMENT IN GLOUCESTER ADVANCES IN COMMITTEE

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney which would create a pilot program in Gloucester County to merge municipal property tax assessors into a countywide office was unanimously approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today.

“Gloucester County has been a Statewide leader in shared services and has shown that there are real savings for the taxpayer when you merge municipal services at the county level,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem. “At a time when we must stretch public tax dollars to the limit, we need to look at new ideas that ensure the cost-effective delivery of public services. Our limited public resources should go to benefit the public, not perpetuate the bureaucracy.”

 Woodbury,NJ – The Gloucester County Republican Advisory/Selection Committee today announced their endorsement for the county line to gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie.

Woodbury,NJ- The Gloucester County Republican Executive Committee Chairman Loran Oglesby was disappointed, but not surprised that the Gloucester County Freeholders are asking for $5.5 million dollars of taxpayer’s money to buy foreclosed properties, fix them up and resell the properties under a program called Neighborhood Stabilization Aid.

Gloucester County Chairman Loran Oglesby responding to a Gloucester County Times article on Sunday, February 1st that stated that former Washington Township Councilman, Steve Altamuro, was named solicitor for the Margaret E. Heggen Free Public Library’s Board of Trustees.  Steve Altamuro was a Republican while on Council, but switched late last year to support Matt Lyons for Mayor.

The Gloucester County GOP would like to congratulate the new RNC Chairman, Michael Steele.