Paul Moriarty

Although Democrat Bill Collins trailed by 1,021 votes as of last night, Democrats say that there may be enough uncounted mail-in ballots out there for him defeat Republican Domenick DiCicco in the 4th Legislative District.

Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee (DACC) Executive Director Mike Muller said that mail-in ballots counted since last night have given Collins another 440 votes. 

"There are reports of 1,000 more that are still out there," he said. 

"The one thing we don't want to do is assume [a loss]," said Muller.  "There was such an effort vote-by-mail-wise that in that district alone there were something like 6,500 or 7,000 who applied for vote by mail applications, that we want to make sure we have a good, accurate count of everything that came in."

Incumbent Paul Moriarty (D-Washington Twp.) was the district's top vote getter.

MORIARTY DECRIES DREDGING DECISION; VOWS FIGHT TO KEEP DREDGED MATERIAL OUT OF SOUTH JERSEY

Backs Governor’s Call to Ready for Legal Action

(4th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT) – Assemblyman Paul Moriarty on Wednesday decried the decision by the Army Corps of Engineers to allow Delaware River dredging to begin before New Jersey has completed its environmental review of the plan.

“It’s extremely disappointing to see New Jersey’s strong environmental review process being trampled for a project that may threaten the health and well-being of South Jersey families,” said Moriarty (D-Gloucester/Camden). “I support the Governor’s call to prepare legal action to stop this project from proceeding. This project is moving along way too fast with too many unanswered questions. South Jersey residents deserve better.”

The Courier-Post has endorsed a split ticket in the fourth district State Assembly race, backing incumbent Paul Moriarty (D-Washington Twp.) and attorney Domenick DiCicco, a Republican who is seeking the open seat of retiring Assemblywoman Sandra Love (D-Gloucester Twp.).

"(DiCicco) gets our nod because of his passion for reducing the size and cost of government. He wants any state tax increases over a set percent to have to be voted on by all New Jerseyans -- a great idea. He wants to cut programs that aren't working, have an elected, independent state auditor and give New Jerseyans more power to put legislation on the ballot themselves. He wants New Jersey to have a Web site like one in Colorado that allows people to go online and see how the state spends every tax dollar," the editorial said.  "DiCicco gets it. He wants to put power in the people's hands and make New Jersey more affordable."

The newspaper said Moriarty "has stuck his neck out for good causes," including a plan to cut state worker salaries and benefits by 15%."

"Moriarty took a beating from unions. But it was the right idea then, and it remains so today," the Courier-Post said.

DeANGELO, MILAM, ALBANO & MORIARTY PUSH CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION

Measure Would Invalidate Any Consumer Contract That Requires Consumers to Give Up Their Right To File A Complaint

(TRENTON) – Amid continued concern about consumer fraud, Assemblymen Wayne P. DeAngelo, Nelson T. Albano, Matthew W. Milam and Paul Moriarty are pushing legislation to invalidate any contract that requires customers to waive their right to file a consumer fraud complaint.

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ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS PRAISE RELEASE OF LANDMARK HOSPITAL SAFETY REPORT

Commend Governor for Posting 1st Report with Hospital-Specific Error Data

(TRENTON) – Assembly members Paul Moriarty, Linda Greenstein, Herb Conaway, Lou Greenwald and Nilsa Cruz-Perez today praised a new state report that for the first time details hospital-by-hospital medical errors. They urged New Jerseyans to use the report when making health care decisions.

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New Jersey Republicans admit that there is little possibility they'll turn over control of the Assembly this year, but they have hyped their chances in some sleeper districts where they don't typically compete.

Fundraising reports released today show that some money is being raised in those purported sleeper districts, but not much. 

In the 4th District, Republicans Domenick DiCicco and Eugene Lawrence have raised $69,887 - most of which comes from attorneys all over the country.  That's about half of the $134,473 incumbent Paul Moriarty (D-Washington Twp.) and newcomer Democratic running mate Bill Collins have raised. 

"Obviously District 4 is a place where we expect to do well," said Republican State Chairman Jay Webber.

Republicans haven't talked much about District 7, which is considered a Democratic district even though GOP Sen. Diane Allen (R-Edgewater Park) has won there five times.  But their Assembly candidates there - Leah Arter and Harry Adams - have raised almost $90,000 and have spent $77,263 (The Assembly Republican Victory committee took enough notice to donate almost $5,000). The two Republican candidates have $12,250 on hand. 

Chris Russell, a political consultant for Arter and Adams, said the campaign against incumbents Herbert Conaway (D-Delanco) and Jack Conners (D-Pennsauken) is "under the rader." 

"We know the district is difficult, but we figure the only way to put them is position is the old fashioned way," said Russell, who cited the candidates' aggressive ground game.   "If they're in position, we'll strike, and I think right now, they're definitely outworking Conaway and Connors on the ground."

Conners and Conaway have raised a combined $196,603 and have about $53,000 on hand. 

District 14 was supposed to be one of the Republicans' top races this year, but their recruitment efforts fell through after Hamilton Councilwoman Kelly Yaede dropped out at the last minute.

MORIARTY BILL TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR SENIOR AND DISABLED CITIZENS TO RETAIN PROPERTY TAX RELIEF NOW LAW

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Paul Moriarty that makes it easier for senior and disabled citizens who move to retain their property tax reimbursement was signed into law today by Gov. Jon S. Corzine.

"New Jersey's property tax reimbursement program is a key lifeline to many senior and disabled homeowners striving to make ends meets, especially amid this global economic downturn," said Moriarty (D-Gloucester/Camden). "They should not lose this valuable lifeline for years just because they move to a new home. That makes no sense. This law fixes that and makes it easier for seniors and disabled citizens to regain this crucial help."