Moving Forward 5/3.05
The Middle Road
By Rich Kohler
May 3, 2005
Under the continued guidance of Chairman Steve Grossman, The Hazlet township republicans are moving forward with confidence.
On Thursday, April 28, Chairman Grossman convened an assembly of district leaders in Hazlet to select three candidates from which the current Township Committee will choose a replacement for former Committeeman Paul Coughlin. Whomever they chose, will most likely represent the Republican Party in a special election, concurrent with this November’s regular election, to complete Mr. Coughlin’s unexpired term.
Lawyers from the Monmouth County Republican Party also attended the meeting to oversee the selection process.
After a quick volley of debates and votes to establish the requirements each candidate should meet to hold office, Mayor Michael Sachs gave an impassioned speech about the necessity to select worthy candidates who can meet the challenge of what will likely be a contentious campaign this fall.
The township Republicans are looking for new faces to keep the Hazlet moving forward in the wake of the FBI’s “Operation Bid Rig”. In order to accomplish this daunting task, they need to be mindful of the public perception about the current political climate. Chairman Grossman believes that a more open dialog with both the media and the public is essential to earning and maintaining the public trust. The combination of experienced legislators and “average” citizens who wish to become involved and improve their community is a strong deterrent for politicians who would consider subverting the public trust to gain power or sell influence.
Our township committee is moving in a positive direction. Projects such as the new town hall, the renovations of Veterans Park, and further integration of shared services are all signs of real progress toward the goal of responsible municipal administration. However, challenges still remain. The majority of Hazlet residents recently voted to increase the school budget, which already accounts for more that sixty percent of property taxes. Our current Township Committee has worked creatively, diligently, and responsibly to minimize the cost of building a new town hall, but it is still a multi-million dollar project that will be billed to the township. Hazlet taxpayers will undoubtedly bear an increase in their property taxes. Regardless of the circumstances, the opposing party is sure to portray the increase as a reason to vote for their candidates this fall.
Chairman Grossman is determined to keep the Republican Party strong in Hazlet. Throughout the upcoming election season, both Republicans and Democrats will be out in force, looking for your vote. By increasing the amount of information the public receives regarding township politics and bringing fresh faces and ideas to Hazlet, the Republican Party is well prepared to meet the challenges ahead.
By Rich Kohler
May 3, 2005
Under the continued guidance of Chairman Steve Grossman, The Hazlet township republicans are moving forward with confidence.
On Thursday, April 28, Chairman Grossman convened an assembly of district leaders in Hazlet to select three candidates from which the current Township Committee will choose a replacement for former Committeeman Paul Coughlin. Whomever they chose, will most likely represent the Republican Party in a special election, concurrent with this November’s regular election, to complete Mr. Coughlin’s unexpired term.
Lawyers from the Monmouth County Republican Party also attended the meeting to oversee the selection process.
After a quick volley of debates and votes to establish the requirements each candidate should meet to hold office, Mayor Michael Sachs gave an impassioned speech about the necessity to select worthy candidates who can meet the challenge of what will likely be a contentious campaign this fall.
The township Republicans are looking for new faces to keep the Hazlet moving forward in the wake of the FBI’s “Operation Bid Rig”. In order to accomplish this daunting task, they need to be mindful of the public perception about the current political climate. Chairman Grossman believes that a more open dialog with both the media and the public is essential to earning and maintaining the public trust. The combination of experienced legislators and “average” citizens who wish to become involved and improve their community is a strong deterrent for politicians who would consider subverting the public trust to gain power or sell influence.
Our township committee is moving in a positive direction. Projects such as the new town hall, the renovations of Veterans Park, and further integration of shared services are all signs of real progress toward the goal of responsible municipal administration. However, challenges still remain. The majority of Hazlet residents recently voted to increase the school budget, which already accounts for more that sixty percent of property taxes. Our current Township Committee has worked creatively, diligently, and responsibly to minimize the cost of building a new town hall, but it is still a multi-million dollar project that will be billed to the township. Hazlet taxpayers will undoubtedly bear an increase in their property taxes. Regardless of the circumstances, the opposing party is sure to portray the increase as a reason to vote for their candidates this fall.
Chairman Grossman is determined to keep the Republican Party strong in Hazlet. Throughout the upcoming election season, both Republicans and Democrats will be out in force, looking for your vote. By increasing the amount of information the public receives regarding township politics and bringing fresh faces and ideas to Hazlet, the Republican Party is well prepared to meet the challenges ahead.
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