Tom Ballistreri

“The issue is clear cut: Either she can prove in a court of law that she was correct in her allegations or she can’t. The employee who brought the suit has a right to his day in court and the voters of the county have a right to know if Cooper’s motives were totally political.”

“It’s unfortunate that the expansion plans for ACIT were subjected to political gamesmanship by those who sought partisan advantage from the issue before it was approved. The national award should serve as an unmistakable sign that politics has no place in the discussion when children’s futures and quality education are at stake.”

“It is, unfortunately, a pattern of Cooper’s behavior to throw unsubstantiated claims and accusations around in public as a part of her political strategy,” Ballistreri and Aponte said. “When her phony allegations are revealed for what they are and collapse, she offers no explanation. It is politics and politics alone --- not truth --- which motivate her.”

“Her attack on county employees was politics at its worst and, whether she likes it or not, it is a part of her overall pattern of behavior.”

“The CRDA has given financial assistance to everything from construction of minor league baseball stadiums to flood control projects throughout the state. We can think of no better use of CRDA revenue than to assist in the expansion of ACIT. It is a logical step for the agency, it fits nicely with its mission, and it demonstrates a commitment to Atlantic City and County.”

“Government no longer occupies a world of paper and more paper. If we are to continue to serve the people of the county effectively, it is vital that we take advantage of the rapid advances in technology.”

State Hands Towns Another Bill

From left: Folsom Mayor Tom Ballistreri, Assemblyman John Amodeo (R-Atlantic) and Egg Harbor Township Mayor James McCullough.

GALLOWAY - Businessman Andy Unanue bested the field of GOP candidates for U.S. Senate at the Atlantic County Republican Convention here tonight, winning yet another line as part of an in absensia candidacy that is not even a week old.

Vacationing out of the state, Unanue beat state Sen. Joe Pennacchio and economist Murray Sabrin, who both spoke at the event held in the Renault Winery.