Dear Fellow Republicans:I wanted to take a moment to update you on the progress of our 2007 Monmouth County Republican ticket. Kim Guadagno for Sheriff, County Clerk Claire French, and Rob Clifton and Jeff Cantor for Freeholder are motivated, enthusiastic, focused and united. Our outstanding ticket is working hard to bring a Republican victory from the top of the ticket to elected office on the municipal level.
This past weekend, all of our Monmouth County Republican candidates were busy walking door to door, visiting voters, and listening to their concerns. I am impressed by their dedication, and you should know that our candidates have been walking since Memorial Day.
This past Wednesday, the 52nd Annual Monmouth County Republican Finance Gala was a tremendous success. The outstanding Finance Committee, led by Chairman Tom Gagliano, committee members John Bennett, Rick DeNoia, Shital Rajan, Senator Joe Kyrillos, and others raised more funds for our candidates than the prior three years. This is a testament to their commitment to a Republican victory this November, and their fidelity to our great party.
On a personal note, three weeks ago I resigned my position as public affairs specialist for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Despite misstatements by critics and partisans, maintaining the chairmanship alongside this employment was not a violation of the Hatch Act. The ability of a federal employee to serve as county chairman has been upheld by the Attorney General as a protected and cherished right for all American citizens.
However, this position did provide critics with an opportunity to attack the Republican party and smear our good names with baseless accusations. I was once called “half a chairman” for the necessary restrictions in fund raising as a federal employee. I have always maintained that the Republican party is bigger than any one man, even the chair-man. “Half a chairman” just organized a finance committee that succeeded in raising the most funds in the recent past. Our opponents should take note. It reminds me of the old adage “be careful what you wish for.”
The only thing this campaign is missing is you. Your help is sorely needed – as a volunteer, as a phone bank operator, as a member of the sign crew, or walking door to door with our great candidates. Please call us at Republican headquarters, (732) 431-6664. I’m looking forward to your call.

Respectfully,
Adam Puharic
Chairman
Monmouth County Republican Committee

A call to action. Your help is needed!

06/26/2007

Monmouth County Republicans need to pass the strongest pay-to-play restriction in the State of New Jersey. The current resolutions presented to the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, as reported in the Asbury Park Press, fail to meet this level of reform at best, or at worst are purposefully drafted to gain partisan advantage in the upcoming campaign cycle.
The Monmouth County Republican Committee calls on all Freeholders to do what is right for residents regardless of their political stripe, return these resolutions to the bipartisan committee, and produce a strengthened draft that it is fair, comprehensive and bulletproof. Republicans want a revised resolution passed before the end of the summer.
First, our resolution must ban the practice of wheeling, not just from within Monmouth County as has been proposed, but from out-of-county too, which is where the real problem exists. The current resolutions do not prohibit state or county political committees from outside of Monmouth County from making large contributions to candidates and committees in Monmouth County, which will have the unintended consequences of placing even-greater power within the hands of bosses in Trenton and elsewhere.
Specifically, during the last few election cycles, Monmouth County Democrats received tens of thousands of dollars from places like Camden County in a thinly-veiled attempt to undermine the will of Monmouth County voters. The current resolutions curiously neglect any attempt to address this serious problem. Last minute, under-the-radar campaign funding contributes to voter apathy by fueling negative attack ads and empowering the politics of personal destruction. This is a serious flaw that substantially benefits Democrat politicians and allows them to continue a business-as-usual approach with Trenton party bosses influencing local elections here in Monmouth County.
Second, huge union contributions from as far as Washington, DC have found their way into Monmouth County in recent years. These contributions do not represent the will of union members who are not asked to whom their union dues go to. Instead, they are coordinated and directed by political bosses and developers to curry favor for their next project. This is no different than corporate contributions being directed to local elections for the purposes of pay-to-play, and therefore, union contributions should be restricted too. Individual union members would remain free to contribute, therefore, not violating any individual rights.
Finally, the current resolutions must be combined into a single, binding document, so that partisans cannot attack one aspect of the proposal without attacking all of it. In this way, both political parties would be loath to come out against comprehensive reform, sure to be the target of public and media scorn. In its current form as two resolutions, wheeling bans could be attacked in court by those special interests that gain from the practice, providing a distinct advantage to one political side over another. As a single, revised resolution, the two vices of pay-to-play and wheeling are inextricably linked for the benefit of all.
The Monmouth County Republican Committee supports comprehensive pay-to-play and wheeling reform. The issue is far too important to allow individual politicians to seek partisan advantage during this historic opportunity to make positive change as an example for all of New Jersey. Without these changes, no Republican of good conscience could vote on the weaker measures as currently proposed. Please email your Freeholders and tell them you want a revised resolution passed.

Adam Puharic, Chairman
Monmouth County Republican Chairman

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

FREEHOLDER CANDIDATE CALLS FOR RETENTION OF FT. MONMOUTH PATTERSON VETERANS CLINIC

- Local Veterans Deserve Continued Access to the Quality Healthcare this Facility Provides - -

Freehold, NJ – Monmouth County Republican Freeholder Candidate Jeff Cantor issued the following statement regarding the importance of keeping the Patterson clinic for veteran’s at Fort Monmouth open after the base closes in 2011.
“My fellow veterans have been greatly served by the V.A. facility located right here in Monmouth County at Fort Monmouth,” said Freeholder Candidate Jeff Cantor. “Taking away the Paterson clinic from our veterans would be comparable to taking away a soldier’s weapon in combat. It is unthinkable”
“This V.A. facility needs to be protected to ensure that all of the veterans in Monmouth County and those in surrounding counties have continued close and convenient access to quality health care. Today I am calling on the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority to fight and keep the Patterson clinic open when the base closes in 2011. I will work hard to advocate keeping this clinic open when I am elected freeholder.”
“All of Monmouth County’s veterans deserve continued access to the close, quality healthcare that this facility provides,” said Freeholder Candidate Jeff Cantor. “With the number of veterans using V.A. facilities expected to rise in the future this facility should remain open to serve our current and future veteran’s needs.”
“I want to thank Freeholder Lillian Burry for being the first leader to raise public awareness that this clinic needs to stay open and for her hard work on the Fort Monmouth Commission to ensure that the future use of the base, along with its V.A. clinic, will continue to serve the residents of Monmouth County. I look forward to working with her to keep this important facility open for our veterans,” concluded Cantor.
Jeff Cantor is currently a Major in the United States Army Reserves and part of the 353rd Civil Affairs Command. He was the Civil Affairs Commander in Iraq for the At-Tamim province and Kirkuk from 2003-2004. He lives in Marlboro Township, where he serves as council president, with his wife Ava and two daughters.

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Sheriff Candidate Announces Plan for 287g Program in Monmouth County Jail

-- Increases Safety and Security Along with Taxpayer Savings --

Freehold, NJ – Today, Monmouth County Sheriff Candidate Kim Guadagno called for implementing a tough policy that would ensure safer communities by checking the immigration status of anyone already incarcerated in the Monmouth County Jail before the inmate is released.
Guadagno, a former state and federal prosecutor announced that if elected she would require corrections officers to implement provisions of the federal program known as 287(g) of the “Immigration Reform Act of 1996.” Under this program corrections officers working with federal authorities gain necessary resources and authority to immediately determine the immigration status of an inmate.
“It's time get serious about protecting the families and residents of Monmouth County,” said Sheriff Candidate Guadagno. “The implementation of this program in the Sheriffs Office will greatly increase protection of Monmouth County families from potential terrorists like the Fort Dix six.”
“A majority of those involved in the Fort Dix case had frequent run-ins with the law. Had this program been in place, the Duka brothers may have been transferred to federal custody --or even deported-- well before the Fort Dix plot evolved,” said Guadagno.
She continued, “Because an inmate’s immigration status is immediately checked under through this program, potential terrorists like the Fort Dix Six immediately come to the attention of federal authorities. Thus, the residents of Monmouth County are protected.”
“This is a program the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office will implement when I am Sheriff. Potential terrorists like the Fort Dix Six who are unlawfully in the U.S. will immediately be brought to the attention of federal authorities. As a bonus to the taxpayers, because the already incarcerated convict will become a federal inmate, Monmouth County will be relieved of the cost of feeding and housing that criminal.”
The Monmouth County Sheriff’s office would become the first county in New Jersey to implement the 287g program for its correctional officers.
The 287g program has been adopted in a number of states with successful results. In Alabama, the program enabled troopers to identify and convict 27 individuals who for using fraudulent documents in an attempt to obtain driver's licenses. Thirteen were convicted of state charges including narcotics violations and possession of forged instruments. The program even uncovered a registered sex offender, who was subsequently deported.
As a federal and state prosecutor, Kim Guadagno prosecuted and convicted corrupt New Jersey officials and was decorated with the U.S. Department of Justice’s highest honor for her work – twice. Kim resides in Monmouth Beach, where she serves as commissioner, with her husband Michael and their three sons.

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Assemblywoman Amy Handlin Named Deputy Minority Leader

My Fellow Monmouth County Republicans please join me in congratulating Assemblywoman Amy Handlin on assuming the post of Deputy Minority Leader of the State Assembly. Assemblywoman Handlin is a recognized leader on ethics reform and working to cut out waste, fraud, and abuse in government. The residents of New Jersey are very lucky to have the Assemblywoman fighting for them to reform state government in this important leadership post.
Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce yesterday announced that Assemblywoman Amy Handlin is the new Deputy Minority Leader for the State Assembly. “I am truly honored to have received this position after only a year and a half. I look forward to working with my colleagues to provide true tax relief by cutting state spending and eliminating waste, fraud and abuse at every level of government,” said Handlin.

Adam Puharic, Chairman

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Wine Tasting Party for Jeff Cantor, Republican Candidate for Monmouth County Freeholder

In support of Jeff Cantor
Republican candidate for Monmouth County Freeholder
you are invited to a wine tasting party
Friday Night
June 29th, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at
The Freehold VFW
50 Waterworks Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
Fantastic wines from around the globe will be poured and sampled.
Wonderful hors d'oeuvres will be paired with each wine.
Suggested donation is $150 per person

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Wine Tasting Party for Jeff Cantor, Republican Candidate for Monmouth County Freeholder

In support of Jeff Cantor
Republican candidate for Monmouth County Freeholder
you are invited to a wine tasting party
Friday Night
June 29th, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at
The Freehold VFW
50 Waterworks Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
Fantastic wines from around the globe will be poured and sampled.
Wonderful hors d'oeuvres will be paired with each wine.
Suggested donation is $150 per person

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Reminder: Show your Monmouth County Republican spirit and VOTE TOMORROW!

Dear fellow Republicans:
Monmouth Republicans are fortunate to have no significant challenges for our county or statewide slate this primary cycle. Our party is once again at peace and unified. This is not the case in many counties across New Jersey. We have much to be thankful for.
Show your support for our outstanding Monmouth County Republican candidates, and send a strong message of unity to the Democrats. Go to the polls on Tuesday, June 5, and vote for:

Kim Guadagno – Sheriff
Claire French – Clerk
Rob Clifton – Freeholder
Jeff Cantor – Freeholder

In the 11th District:
Sean Kean – Senator
Dave Rible – Assembly
Mary Pat Angelini – Assembly

In the 12th District:
Jennifer Beck – Senator
Caroline Casagrande – Assembly
Declan O’ Scanlon -- Assembly

In the 13th District:
Joe Kyrillos – Senator
Amy Handlin – Assembly
Sam Thompson -- Assembly

A great ticket indeed!

Respectfully,
Adam Puharic
Chairman

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Angelini: N.J. must live within its means

Dear fellow Republicans:
An outstanding article about our own Mary Pat. Please enjoy!

Angelini: N.J. must live within its means

11th District Assembly candidate heads local nonprofit

BY LORI ANNE OLIWA

Correspondent

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Kicking off a grassroots political campaign, Mary Pat Angelini has made it very clear that she is someone who knows how to set a budget and stick to it.
As the executive director of Prevention First, a township-based nonprofit agency dealing with issues of substance abuse, Angelini has guided the agency down a long road from a $125,000 yearly budget to a $1.4 million yearly budget.
"My skills in the nonprofit arena are very well-suited to a career in politics," she said. "I know how to set budgetary priorities and live within the means of the budget. I am also experienced in dealing with a wide-array of constituents."
Angelini emphasized that if she is elected, she would abstain from any votes directly involving her agency.
"I want to be very transparent and avoid any appearance of impropriety," she said.
Angelini, Ocean Township, said she believes the biggest problems facing the state are the rising costs of government and the lack of budgetary constraint.
"Private sector jobs are decreasing while public sector jobs are increasing. Government is too big, and the cost is just too high. Cuts in spending are necessary because taxpayers cannot afford it anymore," Angelini said.
Angelini said the tax burden is a result of corruption and ethical breaches.
"Everything stems from the lack of ethics and culture of corruption that is pervasive in public service. Taxes are high and the state is unaffordable because of issues like pension-boosting and dual-office holding," she said.
"There is no reason why anyone needs to hold more than one office," she continued. "There are more capable and qualified people than there are positions to fill."
As an outspoken proponent of government and ethics reform, Angelini is not afraid to defend what has become an unpopular position in Trenton.
"I believe that indicted officials should not be receiving a paycheck and that convicted ones should not be getting a pension," she said, adding, "This is just waste pure and simple."
Angelini said the seed to enter the contentious arena of politics was planted in her youth.
"In my parents' house, politics, public service and the right to vote were taken very seriously. It was always instilled in me that young people need to get involved.
"I am a firm believer that if someone's parents are not involved, then the children follow suit," she said.
Angelini wants to bring advocacy back to politics.
"I want to be an advocate for all of the 'John and Jane Qs' of the 11th District and will do that in an honest manner, so my constituents can be proud of me," she said.
That advocacy involves encouraging as many people as possible to participate and vote, regardless of political affiliation, she said.
"Most people feel they have no voice whatsoever anymore, and this troubles me," she said.
If elected, Angelini said she will engage her constituents by attending civic events, holding town meetings and community forums, keeping weekend hours in her legislative office and providing outreach to different groups.
My predecessors Assemblymen Sean Kean and Steve Corodemus did a magnificent job of reaching out, and I want to continue their fine tradition," Angelini said.
Angelini is no stranger to the political process. She is the chairwoman of the N.J. Business and Industry Association's Employer Legislative Committee in Monmouth County and is also GOP vice-chair in Ocean Township.
"I have always been a political junkie," she admitted.
Because of her involvement in NJBIA, Angelini is very supportive of business and said the state has not been very business-friendly.
"Companies are leaving the state because of the fees and onerous regulations. Small businesses especially are the lifeblood of the economy," she said.
On the issue of government-mandated paid family leave, which has been a hot topic in Trenton, Angelini said, "I am 100 percent against this. Business owners should have the chance to work with their employees without government intervention. The program is so far-fetched that it will never work."
Angelini has been the executive director of Prevention First since 1992 and has held many positions on planning and policy boards throughout Monmouth County. She also serves on the executive board of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council, on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's N.J. Health Initiatives Advisory Committee and has been a county committee woman.

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

TOP TEN REASONS YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE IN MONMOUTH COUNTY

A “Wireside Chat” from Chairman Adam Puharic

Dear fellow Republicans:

One of the messages that rang out loud and clear from our recent listening tour is that it is important for all of us to stand up and remind people how proud we are to be Monmouth County Republicans. Monmouth County is the best place to live in all of New Jersey. My family chose to move here, leaving behind a Democrat-controlled county of failed policies. I’m sure you share the same story. Thanks to the outstanding work of political director John Raue, we have prepared a top ten list for the reasons you are Monmouth County proud. The next time angry Democrats tell you they are embarrassed about Monmouth County, or we need a change, lets all be on the same page!
This list can serve as a great tool for municipal candidates and anyone working phones and volunteering this summer. Please share it and repeat it with every Republican you know:

1) Park System that’s second to none
The Monmouth County Park System logged a record 4.8 million visitors in 2006.
The park system added 226 acres in 2006 bringing the total size of the county park system to 12,613 acres. Bringing the county closer to its ultimate goal of over 20,000 acres of park land permanently preserved for the residents of Monmouth County.

2) Greener Government and Open Space
The clean ‘gas-to-energy’ facility at the county Reclamation Center generates enough electricity to power up to 12,000 homes. A second clean gas facility now in the works will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save taxpayers $100,000 per month in energy costs.
Monmouth County will start using Bio-Diesel in the highway department crew vehicles.
100 Farms and 10,000 acres of farmland preserved from development.
More than 13,000 acres of open space have been preserved as part of the Monmouth County Park System.
The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Monmouth County as a Tree City USA in recognition of the county’s ongoing community forestry program.
Monmouth County is the first county in the state and only the 17th in the country to receive a Tree City USA designation.

3) Low crime rate due to strong, quality law enforcement
The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office is the first Law Enforcement Agency in the United States of America to be simultaneously accredited by the National Sheriffs' Association in five areas of operation.
The "Five Star" accreditation achievement includes the law enforcement division, the correctional facility, correctional healthcare, the 9-1-1 emergency dispatch center and youth detention center.
Of the 3,088 Sheriff's Offices in the United States, Monmouth Counties is the first in the nation to achieve this distinction.

4) 27 miles of ocean beaches
The fifth annual State of the Shore news conference, sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium and Stevens Institute, featured presentations and discussions on the conditions of the beaches, ocean water quality, public access, aquaculture and tourism. Once again says, Monmouth County beaches are rated in excellent condition for the start of the 2007 summer season.
Sandy Hook Beach which features 2,044 acres of pristine beach for all the residents of Monmouth County to enjoy. Whether it is hiking, bird watching, wind surfing, fishing or exploring the historic sights the residents of Monmouth County can enjoy this beautiful escape.

5) Consistent AAA bond rating
Monmouth County is one of only 13 counties across the United States to be granted AAA ratings by Fitch, Moody's and Standard and Poor's, the nation's three bond rating agencies.
The AAA ratings are in recognition of Monmouth County's sound financial management, stable growth and low debt burden.
Taxpayers save tens of thousands of dollars each year through lowered borrowing costs.

6) Professional golf courses available for public play
The Monmouth County Park System offers unmatched quality golf facilities and varied recreational opportunities. With five Championship courses, two 18-hole executive courses, and a nine-hole par three course, Park System golf courses are able to accommodate golfers of all skill levels.

7) Largest library system in state
The Monmouth County Library system has the largest public library collection in New Jersey - over 1.3 million volumes.
The library system offers access to a wide variety of online reference and periodical sources which is provided to member libraries and to residents of Monmouth County on their home computers.
The Monmouth County Library system presents weekly children's programs, including stories, games, films and crafts. Special contracted professional programs, summer reading clubs, and other activities for children ensure a full range of local offerings are offered to all residents of Monmouth County.

8) High ranking public schools, vocational schools and outstanding community college
Brookdale Community College which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
The excellent Monmouth County Vocational Schools which prepare students for an evolving workplace and further education through specialized academic, career and technical programs and lifelong learning opportunities.

9) Overall quality of life
Monmouth County Ranks 42nd among all counties in the U.S. in regard to highest income pre capita.
Ranks among the best places to live in the U.S. Money magazine has rated Monmouth County as the third best place to live in the country.
Middletown is one of the top five safest, most desirable towns to live in the entire nation.

10) All of this was made possible by Monmouth County Republican leadership!
Our great candidates this year who will proudly serve the citizens of Monmouth County with the highest honesty, ethics, and integrity.
Sheriff Candidate Kim Guadagno
County Clerk Claire French
Freeholder Rob Clifton and Freeholder Candidate Jeff Cantor

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http://www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Women in Politics

Please join the Monmouth County Republican Committee & the Monmouth County Federation of Republican Women as we declare "Hail to the Women in Politics"! Join us in honoring our 2007 Monmouth County Republican Women Candidates with a special lifetime achievment award to our own Marie Muhler!

Friday, June 1st
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Lincroft Inn, 700 Newman Springs Road (Rt. 520), Lincroft
$50 per person ($40 if you are paid member of the MCRFW)

RSVP/Information: Kathleen Donohue 732-431-6664 or kddonohue@optonline.net

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Memorial Day Greetings

I couldn’t say it any better than our great fellow Republican Shital Rajan, so I’ll let him say it. God bless and keep our brave armed forces.
Adam Puharic,Chairman

Dear Fellow Republicans,

I invite you to join me to celebrate and salute the lives of all the members of our armed forces who have provided us safety and security by sacrificing their lives. They left home and their families to provide us with a blanket of freedom. They made sure that our country's flag is well secured and standing tall in the free sky. We will never forget them and their families.
The United States of America and those countries around the world that are protected by our soldiers honor them today and remember them forever.
My family and I request you to join us to thank our brave soldiers at home and abroad. We all pray that they will come home safe. Let us not forget the families and friends of the soldiers during this Memorial Day.
God bless this great nation, the USA, and our soldiers and their families.
Please enjoy the holiday and be safe and healthy.

Best regards,Capt. Shital Rajan
Treasurer and Acting President
Marlboro Republican Club

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

WOMEN LEAD THE WAY IN MONMOUTH COUNTY!

Dear fellow Republicans:

I am writing to invite you to a very special evening, a celebration of our outstanding and qualified women candidates on June 1st, starting at 5:30pm, at the Lincroft Inn. The Monmouth County Republicans have more qualified women candidates on a single ballot than ever in the organization's history.

This is a testament to our inclusive party, our visionary leadership, and most of all, the caliber and talent of women Republican leaders across Monmouth County. In addition to honoring this year's candidates, the Monmouth County Republican Committee will be presenting a lifetime achievement award to our own, Marie Muhler, who boldly led the way for us in the assembly, as a congressional candidate, as surrogate, and in far too many leadership roles to mention here. Congratulations Marie!

Our event is reasonably priced at $50 per person, with a discount for all current Women's Federation members. The details are below:

Please join the Monmouth County Republican Committee & the Monmouth County Federation of Republican Women as we declare "Hail to the Women in Politics!" Join us in honoring our 2007 Monmouth County Republican Women Candidates, with a special lifetime achievement award to our own Marie Muhler!


Lincroft Inn, 700 Newman Springs Road (Rt. 520), Lincroft. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. $50 p/p, $40 if you are a current paid member of the MCFRW.

RSVP/Information contact Kathleen at 732-431-6664.

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Assemblyman Sean Kean will appear on My9/WWOR

Assemblyman Sean Kean will appear on My9/WWOR’s New Jersey Now where he will discuss how the planned terrorist attack on Fort Dix illustrates the need for a merit-based system of distributing state homeland security dollars.

Kean has been leading the effort over the past three years to put a stop to the practice under past administrations through which more than $20 million of homeland security funds meant for local police, fire, and first aid officials was handed out based purely on politics.

From 2002 through 2005, $21.3 million of the $22.9 million in grants. 93 percent of the total went to towns in Democrat-controlled legislative districts. Police chiefs and public safety directors in towns throughout the state were encouraged to submit applications for the funds, but those applications were discarded without serious consideration by officials who put politics ahead of public safety.

Fort Dix is located in the 8th and 30th Legislative Districts, and adjacent to the 9th Legislative District. Those districts were largely ignored in the funding process presumably due to their Republican representation in the Legislature. There are reports the terrorists were also looking at Fort Monmouth as a potential target.

The interview with My9 News at 10 Correspondent Megan Vega can be seen at 12pm on Sunday, May 20 on My9/WWOR TV (Channel 9 in most of the region).

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Seafood Festival for Assemblyman Sean Kean

Tuesday, May 15th from 6-8 p.m.
Mr. Shrimp, 1600 Route 71, Belmar,
$100 p/p. Checks Payable to: Sean Kean for Senate, PO Box 605, Belmar, NJ 07719
Contact: RyanSharpe@comcast.net

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

A Special Reception with President George W. Bush

Senator Leonard Lance – State Republican Leader

Tom Wilson - Republican State Chairman

Assemblyman Alex DeCroce – Assembly Republican Leader

and

New Jersey’s Republican County Chairmen

Invite you to a Special Reception

with

President George W. Bush

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

3:45 p.m.

Doors open at 3:15 p.m. to allow for extra security precautions in effect.

All Guests Must Arrive No Later Than 4:15 p.m.

The Conference Center At

The New Jersey Exposition Center

97 Sunfield Avenue

Edison, New Jersey

All guests must have photo identification to enter the event.

All bags, briefcases and purses are subject to search.

RSVP By Enclosed Card Business Attire
Responses Must Be Received By
Wednesday, May 23rd

Reservations for the Photo-Op at $5,000 per photo (limit 2 persons per photo)

Reservations for the Main Reception at $300 per person

For information: Alexandra Almour at 609-989-7300 or ali.almour@njgop.org

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Wall Republicans Care - Blood Drive

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

52nd Annual Monmouth County Republican Cocktail Gala

Save the Date!

Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Navesink Country Club
6 - 9 p.m.

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Reminder Listening Tour Meeting This Saturday 5/12

This Saturday May 12, 2007 is the fourth and final Monmouth County Republican Committee Listening Tour meeting in Middletown at the library for county committee members, municipal chairs, and elected officials. We need your help to make this last event successful so come share your ideas and bring a good Republican friend with you. If you have any questions please contact headquarters at 732-431-6664.

Final Meeting:

Saturday May 12, 2007 – 9:15am to 11am – Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown, NJ 07748

Towns: Aberdeen, Matawan, Key Port (sic.), Union Beach, Keansburg, Hazlet, Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Middletown, Red Bank, Fairhaven (sic.), Rumson, Sea Bright, Little Silver, Shrewsbury Twp, Shrewsbury Boro, Monmouth Beach.

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

HAIL TO THE WOMEN IN POLITICS!

Claire French Kim Guadagno Robert Clifton Jeff Cantor
County Clerk Sheriff Freeholder Freeholder

Please join the Monmouth County Republican Committee & the Monmouth County Federation of Republican Women as we declare:

“Hail to the Women in Politics!”

Join us in honoring our 2007 Monmouth County Republican Women Candidates with a special lifetime achievement award to our own Marie Muhler !

Friday, June 1, 2007
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Lincroft Inn
700 Newman Springs Road (Rte 520)
Lincroft, New Jersey 07738

$50 per person
($40 if you are a current paid member of the MCFRW)

RSVP/Information: Kathleen Donohue 732-431-6664 or kddonohue@optonline.net
Please make checks payable to: Monmouth County Republican Committee
PO Box 808, Freehold, NJ 07728
Paid for by the Monmouth County Republican Committee, R. Gravino, Treasurer

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Campaign Kick-off for the re-election of Mayor Serena DiMaso, Esq.

Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664

Please Join KEITH ARCOMANO at a dinner honoring KIM GUADAGNO candidate for MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2OO7
7:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. $150 p/p
West Long Branch Community Center
116 Locust Avenue, W. Long Branch

SPECIAL GUESTS:
Senator Joseph Kyrillos
Assemblywoman Jen Beck
Assemblyman Steve Corodemus
Sheriff Joseph Oxley

Music by: Pat Guadagno & Andy McDonough

Please reserve early as seating is limited to 150. Tables for parties of 8 or 10 are available. Business attire.

RSVP to Kim at kimberlyguadagno@comcast.net or for more information call Kathleen at 732-431-6664.

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Our troops and their families deserve better, and their elected leaders can do better

A “Wireside Chat” from Chairman Adam Puharic
05/01/2007

Dear fellow Republicans:
Tonight, President Bush signed only the second veto of his presidency, rejecting legislation pushed by Democratic leaders that would require the first U.S. combat troops retreat from Iraq by Oct. 1 with a goal of a complete pullout six months later. Tonight, I ask all Republicans to stand together with our President and say NO to playing politics with the needed supplies of our armed forces. While there can be disagreement about the war, and which course is the best course for our foreign policy, there should be no debate that the men in the field deserve the best tools to defend themselves and come home victorious – without delay or strings attached.
“Our troops and their families deserve better, and their elected leaders can do better," President Bush said. "Whatever our differences, surely we can agree that our troops are worthy of this funding and that we have a responsibility to get it to them without further delay," the president said.
Bush signed the veto with a pen given to him by Robert Derga, the father of Marine Corps Reserve Cpl. Dustin Derga, who was killed in Iraq on May 8, 2005. The elder Derga spoke with Bush two weeks ago at a meeting the president had with military families at the White House.
Derga asked Bush to promise to use the pen in his veto. On Tuesday, Derga contacted the White House to remind Bush to use the pen, and so he did. The 24-year-old Dustin Derga served with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion 25th Marines from Columbus, Ohio.

Hats off to Minority Leader John Boehner:

“House Republicans will oppose any bill that includes provisions that undermine our troops and their mission, whether it's benchmarks for failure, arbitrary readiness standards or a timetable for American surrender," said Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio.

Adam Puharic
Chairman

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MONMOUTH COUNTY FREEHOLDER CANDIDATES BLAST TAX BOARD TRAVEL

Taxpayer Funded Trips to Alaska to study House Boat Property Values!? What a Waste of Taxpayer Money
05/01/2007

Freehold, NJ – Monmouth County Freeholder Rob Clifton and Candidate for Freeholder Jeff Cantor issued the following statement regarding taxpayer funded travel on the Monmouth County Tax Board:
“I find it outrageous that travel on the Monmouth County Tax Board has taken some of its members on tax payer funded trips around the country. For example a member took a trip to Alaska to study the all important topic of how to properly assess house boats. What an outrageous waste of money,” said Freeholder Rob Clifton. “This is another classic example of the wasteful spending that continues to pollute our great state.”
“Along with my running mate Freeholder Rob Clifton I find this blatant waste of taxpayer dollars by Annie W. Grant and her jet setting to exotic locations on the public dime appalling,” said candidate for Freeholder Jeff Cantor. “This is absolutely fraud, waste and abuse of taxpayer money.”
“Today we are calling for the resignation of Annie W. Grant from the Monmouth County Tax Board,” said Freeholder Rob Clifton and candidate for Freeholder Jeff Cantor.
“Two years ago the number of tax board members in each county was increased even though the work load of these boards was decreasing,” said Freeholder Clifton. “This is exactly the type of waste that New Jersey taxpayers are sick and tired of.”
“If elected I will fight to end this type of wasteful spending,” said Freeholder candidate Jeff Cantor. “The wasteful spending and expansion of political appointees that has occurred is hurting all Monmouth County residents and needs to stop.”

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Listening Tour Meeting Tomorrow Morning

04/27/2007

Tomorrow at 9:30 am in Colts Neck at the Court House, 124 Cedar Drive is the third of four Monmouth County Republican Committee Listening Tour meetings for county committee members, municipal chairs, and elected officials. We need your help to make these events successful so come share your ideas and bring a good Republican friend with you. If you are unable to attend tomorrows meeting please attend the final meeting in Middletown. If you have any questions please contact John Raue at headquarters 732-431-6664.

Tomorrows Meeting:

Group 2: April 28, 2007 – 9:30am to 11:30am – Colts Neck Court House, 124 Cedar Dr, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

Towns: Howell, Farmingdale, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, Eatontown, Long Branch City, West Long Branch.

Final Meeting:

Group 4: Saturday May 12, 2007 – 9:15am to 11am – Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown, NJ 07748

Towns: Aberdeen, Matawan, Key Port, Union Beach, Keansburg, Hazlet, Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Middletown, Red Bank, Fairhaven, Rumson, Sea Bright, Little Silver, Shrewsbury Twp, Shrewsbury Boro, Monmouth Beach.

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Reminder 2007 Candidates Event

04/26/2007
There is still time to by ticket’s to this exclusive and intimate $500 a head event. Please join the Monmouth County Republican Committee this coming Monday April 30th for a cocktail reception honoring our

2007 COUNTY CANDIDATES
Claire French Rob Clifton

County Clerk County Freeholder
Kim Guadagno Jeff Cantor

County Sheriff County Freeholder

Monday, April 30, 2007

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
At
BRANCHES

123 Monmouth Road

West Long Branch, NJ
Contribution: $500 per person Business Attire

RSVP/Information: Jamie Montgomery (856) 810-7390 or jmontgomery@turnkeyproductions.net

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District 13 Legislators Town Hall Meeting Thursday 4/26

04/25/2007

Senator Joe Kyrillos, Assemblyman Sam Thompson and Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13) are hosting a town meeting this Thursday April 26, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Middletown High School North Auditorium, 63 Tindall Road, Middletown, featuring United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey Christopher Christie.
The town meeting will offer members of the public a chance to speak with their 13th District representatives, as well as with the United States Attorney. There will also be an opportunity for questions from the public.
The United States Attorney will be discussing the actions his office has taken to protect children and neighborhoods from drugs, gang violence; to combat terrorism and ensure homeland security; to fight white collar crime; and to once and for all show that the people of New Jersey will no longer stand for public corruption.

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Reminder Listening Tour Meeting Next Saturday 4/28

04/23/2007

Reminder Listening Tour Meeting Next Saturday 4/28
Next Saturday April 28, 2007 is the third of four Monmouth County Republican Committee Listening Tour meetings for county committee members, municipal chairs, and elected officials. We need your help to make these events successful so come share your ideas and bring a good Republican friend with you. If you are unable to attend this meeting on Saturday April 28th please attend the last meeting. If you have any questions please contact John Raue at headquarters 732-431-6664.

NEXT Meeting:

Group 2: April 28, 2007 – 9:30am to 11:30am – Colts Neck Court House, 124 Cedar Dr, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
Towns: Howell, Farmingdale, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, Eatontown, Long Branch City, West Long Branch.

Final Meeting:

Group 4: Saturday May 12, 2007 – 9:15am to 11am – Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown, NJ 07748
Towns: Aberdeen, Matawan, Key Port, Union Beach, Keansburg, Hazlet, Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Middletown, Red Bank, Fairhaven, Rumson, Sea Bright, Little Silver, Shrewsbury Twp, Shrewsbury Boro, Monmouth Beach.

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Congratulations for the great discussions at the Listening Tour!

Next meeting is April 28
04/22/2007

Dear fellow Republicans:
I wanted to thank Moderator Steve McEnery, and our candidates Sean Kean, David Rible, Mary Pat Angelini, Caroline Casagrande, Declan O’Scanlon, County Clerk Claire French, Sheriff candidate Kim Guadagno, Freeholder Robert Clifton, and Freeholder candidate Jeff Cantor for their outstanding work at the first two listening tour stops. But most of all, I wanted to thank the hard working, Republicans-of-good-will who helped make these events a tremendous success.
The need for candidates to advocate for pension reform, spending cuts, and ethical conduct in government rang out loud and clear. Now it is your turn to be heard, and help this party shape our 2007 campaign platform. The candidates are ready to listen. Help us to chart our course forward. The next meeting is April 28. I hope to see you there!
Here’s the full schedule:

Group 2: April 28, 2007 – 9:30am to 11:30am – Colts Neck Court House, 124 Cedar Dr, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

Towns: Howell, Farmingdale, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, Eatontown, Long Branch City, West Long Branch.

Group 4: Saturday May 12, 2007 – 9:15am to 11am – Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown, NJ 07748

Towns: Aberdeen, Matawan, Key Port, Union Beach, Keansburg, Hazlet, Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Middletown, Red Bank, Fairhaven, Rumson, Sea Bright, Little Silver, Shrewsbury Twp, Shrewsbury Boro, Monmouth Beach.
Once again, congratulations to Steve McEnery for kicking off a wonderful idea.

Respectfully,Adam Puharic
Chairman,
Monmouth County Republican Committee

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Listening Tour Meeting Tomorrow Evening

04/18/2007

Tomorrow is the second of four Monmouth County Republican Committee Listening Tour meetings for county committee members, municipal chairs, and elected officials. We need your help to make these events successful so come share your ideas and bring a good Republican friend with you. If you are unable to attend tomorrows meeting please look over the schedule below and attend one of the last two meetings. If you have any questions please contact John Raue at headquarters 732-431-6664.

Tomorrows Meeting:

Group 3: Thursday April 19, 2007 – 7pm to 9pm – West Ave Recreation Center, Louise Weltz Park, Oakhurst, NJ 07755. Louise Weltz Park is located on West Ave just east of route 35.

Towns: Wall, Manasquan, Sea Girth, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Lake Como, Belmar, Neptune, Neptune City, Avon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach, Asbury Park, Loch Arbour, Allenhurst, Interlaken, Deal, Brielle, Ocean, Oceanport.

Final Meeting Schedule:

Group 2: April 28, 2007 – 9:30am to 11:30am – Colts Neck Court House, 124 Cedar Dr, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

Towns: Howell, Farmingdale, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, Eatontown, Long Branch City, West Long Branch.

Group 4: Saturday May 12, 2007 – 9:15am to 11am – Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown, NJ 07748

Towns: Aberdeen, Matawan, Key Port, Union Beach, Keansburg, Hazlet, Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Middletown, Red Bank, Fairhaven, Rumson, Sea Bright, Little Silver, Shrewsbury Twp, Shrewsbury Boro, Monmouth Beach.

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Please note the correction to the email address listed in the posting below. The correct email address is: cacp@nj1015.com

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JOIN THE JERSEY GUYS IN THEIR FIGHT AGAINST POLITICAL CORRUPTION
04/15/2007

Dear fellow Republicans:
This week, our next Sheriff, Kim Guadagno, and our Freeholder Rob Clifton and Freeholder Candidate Jeff Cantor were among the first politicians across New Jersey to join FM radio Jersey 101.5 talk show hosts “The Jersey Guys” in their coalition against public corruption. I say among the first, because they were only second to Monmouth County’s own Assemblywomen Amy Handlin, Jennifer Beck, and the great Senator Joe Kyrillos – the first New Jersey leaders to sign on to this coalition.
The “Coalition Against Corrupt Politicians” will unveil an information program for the people of New Jersey to report politicians taking part in despicable acts such as bribery, fraud, pension padding, nepotism, cronyism and other mischievous acts.
Now it is your turn. I am asking every municipal candidate for mayor and town council to sign on to this noble cause, so that the Monmouth County Republicans are the first party in the state – from top of ticket to bottom – that pledges zero tolerance for public corruption.
If you agree, please send an email to cacp@nj1015.com. Indicate your support for this worthy coalition, and list your name as follows:

Monmouth County Republican candidate
for ABC township council,
John Smith

For more information, and to see the entire list of coalition members, log onto http://www.nj1015.com/personalities/carton-rossi/cacp.htm

Respectfully,
Adam Puharic
Chairman
Monmouth County Republican Committee
Cc: 101.5, Moderator of the council of chairs

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JOIN THE JERSEY GUYS IN THEIR FIGHT AGAINST POLITICAL CORRUPTION0

4/15/2007

Dear fellow Republicans:
This week, our next Sheriff, Kim Guadagno, and our Freeholder Rob Clifton and Freeholder Candidate Jeff Cantor were among the first politicians across New Jersey to join FM radio Jersey 101.5 talk show hosts “The Jersey Guys” in their coalition against public corruption. I say among the first, because they were only second to Monmouth County’s own Assemblywomen Amy Handlin, Jennifer Beck, and the great Senator Joe Kyrillos – the first New Jersey leaders to sign on to this coalition.
The “Coalition Against Corrupt Politicians” will unveil an information program for the people of New Jersey to report politicians taking part in despicable acts such as bribery, fraud, pension padding, nepotism, cronyism and other mischievous acts.
Now it is your turn. I am asking every municipal candidate for mayor and town council to sign on to this noble cause, so that the Monmouth County Republicans are the first party in the state – from top of ticket to bottom – that pledges zero tolerance for public corruption.
If you agree, please send an email to cacp@1015.com. Indicate your support for this worthy coalition, and list your name as follows:

Monmouth County Republican candidate
for ABC township council,
John Smith

For more information, and to see the entire list of coalition members, log onto http://www.nj1015.com/personalities/carton-rossi/cacp.htm

Respectfully,
Adam Puharic
Chairman
Monmouth County Republican Committee
Cc: 101.5, Moderator of the council of chairs

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Listening Tour Reminder

04/13/2007

Tomorrow will be the first of four Monmouth County Republican Committee Listening Tour meetings for county committee members, municipal chairs, and elected officials. We need your help to make these events successful. Please look over the schedule below and attend your regions meeting. All four dates and locations have been set if you have any questions please contact headquarters at 732-431-6664.

Tomorrows Meeting:
Group 1: Saturday April 14, 2007 – 9:15am to 11am – Marlboro Library, 1 Library Ct. & Wyncrest Dr., Marlboro, NJ 07746.
Towns: Allentown, Upper Freehold, Roosevelt, Millstone, Manalapan, Englishtown, Freehold Boro, Freehold Twp, Marlboro.

Final Meeting Schedule:
Group 3: Thursday April 19, 2007 – 7pm to 9pm – West Ave Recreation Center, Louise Weltz Park: Louise H Weltz Ln., Oakhurst, NJ 07755.
Towns: Wall, Manasquan, Sea Girth, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Lake Como, Belmar, Neptune, Neptune City, Avon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach, Asbury Park, Loch Arbour, Allenhurst, Interlaken, Deal, Brielle, Ocean, Oceanport.
Group 2: April 28, 2007 – 9:30am to 11:30am – Colts Neck Court House, 124 Cedar Dr, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
Towns: Howell, Farmingdale, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, Eatontown, Long Branch City, West Long Branch.
Group 4: Saturday May 12, 2007 – 9:15am to 11am – Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown, NJ 07748
Towns: Aberdeen, Matawan, Key Port (sic), Union Beach, Keansburg, Hazlet, Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Middletown, Red Bank, Fairhaven (sic), Rumson, Sea Bright, Little Silver, Shrewsbury Twp, Shrewsbury Boro, Monmouth Beach.
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Listening Tour Reminder

04/13/2007

Tomorrow will be the first of four Monmouth County Republican Committee Listening Tour meetings for county committee members, municipal chairs, and elected officials. We need your help to make these events successful. Please look over the schedule below and attend your regions meeting. All four dates and locations have been set if you have any questions please contact headquarters at 732-431-6664.

Tomorrows Meeting:

Group 1: Saturday April 14, 2007 – 9:15am to 11am – Marlboro Library, 1 Library Ct. & Wyncrest Dr., Marlboro, NJ 07746.

Towns: Allentown, Upper Freehold, Roosevelt, Millstone, Manalapan, Englishtown, Freehold Boro, Freehold Twp, Marlboro.

Final Meeting Schedule:

Group 3: Thursday April 19, 2007 – 7pm to 9pm – West Ave Recreation Center, Louise Weltz Park: Louise H Weltz Ln., Oakhurst, NJ 07755.

Towns: Wall, Manasquan, Sea Girth, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Lake Como, Belmar, Neptune, Neptune City, Avon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach, Asbury Park, Loch Arbour, Allenhurst, Interlaken, Deal, Brielle, Ocean, Oceanport.

Group 2: April 28, 2007 – 9:30am to 11:30am – Colts Neck Court House, 124 Cedar Dr, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

Towns: Howell, Farmingdale, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, Eatontown, Long Branch City, West Long Branch.

Group 4: Saturday May 12, 2007 – 9:15am to 11am – Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown, NJ 07748

Towns: Aberdeen, Matawan, Key Port, Union Beach, Keansburg, Hazlet, Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Middletown, Red Bank, Fairhaven, Rumson, Sea Bright, Little Silver, Shrewsbury Twp, Shrewsbury Boro, Monmouth Beach.

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Join the Monmouth County Republican Committee for our 2007 Candidates Event

04/11/2007
Please join the Monmouth County Republican Committee for a cocktail reception honoring our

2007 COUNTY CANDIDATES
Claire French Rob Clifton

County Clerk County Freeholder

Kim Guadagno Jeff Cantor

County Sheriff County Freeholder

Monday, April 30, 2007

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
At
BRANCHES

123 Monmouth Road
West Long Branch, NJ

Contribution: $500 per person Business Attire

RSVP/Information: Jamie Montgomery (856) 810-7390 or jmontgomery@turnkeyproductions.net

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Join the Monmouth County Republican Committee for our 2007 Candidates Event

04/11/2007
Please join the Monmouth County Republican Committee for a cocktail reception honoring our
2007 COUNTY CANDIDATES
County Clerk
Claire French
County Sheriff
Kim Guadagno
County Freeholder
Rob Clifton
County Freeholder
Jeff Cantor
Monday, April 30, 20075:30 pm to 7:30 pm
At
BRANCHES
123 Monmouth Road
West Long Branch, NJ
Contribution: $500 per person
Business Attire
RSVP/Information: Jamie Montgomery (856) 810-7390 or jmontgomery@turnkeyproductions.net
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Listening Tour Meeting Dates

04/04/2007

To My Fellow Republicans,
Based on your input, and your need to be heard, I am happy to announce the following dates and locations for the 2007 Monmouth County Republican Committee Listening Tour meetings. I would urge all of my fellow Republican County Committee Members, Municipal Chairs, and local elected officials to attend the meeting being held in your respective region of the county.
The purpose of these important meetings is threefold; to meet your great candidates for this year, to get your ideas for the Monmouth County Republican Party platform, and to build party unity. We need your help to make each of these events successful. So come out bring a good republican friend with you, bring your new ideas, and support your candidates as we work together toward victory this fall.
Please see below for the regional groupings that were created for the listening tour and the dates/locations of the meetings for each region. If you have any questions please contact MCRC at (732) 431-6664. I look forward to seeing everyone over the next few weeks.

Sincerely,
Adam Puharic, Chairman
Monmouth County Republican Committee

Regional Groupings:

Group 1: Allentown, Upper Freehold, Roosevelt, Millstone, Manalapan, Englishtown, Freehold Boro, Freehold Twp, Marlboro.

Group 2: Howell, Farmingdale, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Tinton Falls, Eatontown, Long Branch City, West Long Branch.

Group 3: Wall, Manasquan, Sea Girth, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Lake Como, Belmar, Neptune, Neptune City, Avon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach, Asbury Park, Loch Arbour, Allenhurst, Interlaken, Deal, Brielle, Ocean, Oceanport.

Group 4: Aberdeen, Matawan, Key Port, Union Beach, Keansburg, Hazlet, Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Middletown, Red Bank, Fairhaven, Rumson, Sea Bright, Little Silver, Shrewsbury Twp, Shrewsbury Boro, Monmouth Beach.

Date and Locations of Listening Tour Meetings:

Group 1: Saturday April 14, 2007 – 9:15am to 11am – Marlboro Library, 1 Library Ct. & Wyncrest Dr., Marlboro, NJ 07746.

Group 3: Thursday April 19, 2007 – 7pm to 9pm – West Ave Recreation Center, Louise Weltz Park: Louise H Weltz Ln., Oakhurst, NJ 07755.

Group 4: Saturday May 12, 2007 – 9:15am to 11am – Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown, NJ 07748

Group 2: Date & Location - TBD

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Congratulations to Freeholder Candidate Jeff Cantor

Please join all of us here at the Monmouth County Republican Committee in Congratulating our Freeholder Candidate Jeff Cantor who was picked as one of politicsnj.com’s winner’s of the week for the week of March 30th. Congratulation’s Jeff!

JEFF CANTOR

The Marlboro Councilman wins the Monmouth GOP convention to run for Freeholder.
Link: http://www.politicsnj.com/winners_losers
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A Message from Freeholder Candidate Jeff Cantor

03/29/2007

Thank You!!!

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the county convention Republicans that showed up to support this process. You took time away from your friends and families in order to participate in the electoral process; for that, I am truly thankful.
I would like to thank Brian Reilly and Dave Hiers for being stand-up citizens whose interest in serving their community is very noble. I enjoyed our time together on the affiliated club trail and recognize that you both have a lot to offer Monmouth County.
The outpouring of support everyone has given me during this process humbles me. I am lucky to be a Monmouth County resident with so many caring, wonderful people. We truly live in one of the greatest places on Earth.
As I stated in my speech on Saturday, I can sum up my campaign in three words, Tenacity, Unity, and Integrity. Those are the words I will live by for the next 8 months and beyond. I want to be able to fight for the person that has no voice or is not heard, I want to bring unity to our party so we can govern with cohesiveness and build on our strengths, and I want to lead all of our constituents with integrity, so they can have faith and trust in their elected officials.
The display of tenacity begins now. I’m going to need your continued support and assistance to make this campaign an effective one. I’m going to need to raise money and meet as many great citizens of this county as possible. I want to hear what you have to say. I want to hear your thoughts on making Monmouth County an even greater place to live and raise our children. We must not let anything stand in our way to achieving victory this year.
You have my commitment that I will govern with Integrity, fight for what’s right, and work together to remove obstacles and solve problems. As my fellow paratroopers would say, “It’s time to put your knees in the breeze and cowboy up”; in other words, let’s get to work. I hope you will join me in making 2007 a great year for the Republicans. Thank you for your support and commitment to victory.

Respectfully,
Jeff Cantor
Freeholder Candidate
Monmouth County

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GOP convention approves strong slate without Little

BY ADAM PUHARIC

On Saturday, the Monmouth County Republicans gathered to their candidate nominating convention, with more than 400 county committee people making their way to Brookdale Community College in Middletown. The results are in and the conclusions are crystal clear. By more than a 2-to-1 margin, the county committee, the day-to-day leaders and Republican activists voted for a strong party with an effective and empowered chairman.
The Press tried to position the candidate convention as a referendum on Freeholder Anna Little, with a line in the sand drawn between her and the chairman. The sum of four editorials could be boiled down to a simple statement: "Either she goes or I go."
The overwhelming majority of Republican County Committee members did not take the bait. This convention remains about one central task: electing the best people to represent our party in the upcoming general election. Clearly, that was achieved in impressive fashion. The Monmouth County Republicans will go to election battle with one of the strongest tickets, from top to bottom, this party has ever fielded.
We have more qualified women candidates on a single ballot than ever in the history of Monmouth County politics. We are featuring a sheriff candidate, Kim Guadagno, a veteran of the U.S. Attorney's Office, who has made her reputation in prosecuting and removing corrupt politicians. She is smart, tough and the right choice to be Monmouth County's first female sheriff. County Clerk M. Claire French is dignity, grace and professionalism defined.
Alongside her and Freeholder Robert Clifton, Jeff Cantor for freeholder is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and a combat Bronze Star recipient. Cantor will carry on the proud tradition of caring for our veterans and their widows that freeholder Ted Narozanick began. As council president in Marlboro, as an emergency medical technician and a dedicated family man, Cantor exemplifies service to his community.
Rather than serve as a battleground for Democratic hegemony over the Statehouse, Monmouth County Republicans will lead the charge for all of New Jersey to take back the Statehouse for the taxpayers over the special interests.
In the 11th District, Sean Kean will carry on in the Senate the outstanding tradition of Sen. Joseph Palaia. David Rible and Mary Pat Angelini for Assembly are two rising stars who prove the depth of the Monmouth County Republican "bench" of talented candidates.
In the 12th District, Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck will take back the seat currently held by Sen. Ellen Karcher. Her running mates are Declan O'Scanlon and Caroline Casagrande. Casagrande was the absolute star of this past convention, dazzling us all with her wit, humility, depth of reason and tenacity to cut spending in Trenton.
In the 13th District, Sen. Joseph M. Kyrillos Jr. and Assembly members Samuel Thompson and Amy Handlin are the gold standard in ethics and responsible governing.
The Republican County Committee voted to move beyond the divisiveness and infighting of the past two conventions. It was that atmosphere that created Little and helped to lose the first Republican freeholder seat in 20 years.
Little brought that belligerence to the freeholder board, and the Republican County Committee could see fratricide for what it was. Even the freeholders' lone Democrat has been able to serve residents without partisan bickering. This is the consequence of a rebellious few within the Republican Party who used their champion candidate to destroy rather than to build. But that was yesterday, and today is a better day.

A Message from Sheriff Candidate Kim Guadagno

Dear Fellow Republicans:
Please accept my thanks for your support at the 2007 Monmouth County Convention. The Office of Sheriff, with 735 employees and a budget of $57 million, is a full-time job. To that Office, I bring both managerial and law enforcement experience at all levels of the law enforcement community. In addition to my service in the U.S. Attorney’s Office where I rose to be Deputy Chief of the corruption unit, and the Attorney General’s Office where I was Deputy Director supervising nearly 300 prosecutors, investigators and staff, I was twice honored with the U.S. Department of Justice’s highest award for corruption prosecutions and have received commendations from the Director of the FBI. Currently, I presently teach at Rutgers Law School – Newark. I am proud to say that Sheriff Joe Oxley has endorsed my candidacy.
As was always true with Sheriff Oxley, my highest priority will be the safety of the people of Monmouth County. I pledge fiscal responsibility and will continue the highest standards of management of the Office.
As Republicans, we face a tough campaign ahead. I look forward to working in each of your towns [and one village] to ensure Republican victory in the Fall.
Again, thank you for the support.

Kim Guadagno
732 768 3239
Kim Guadagno for Sheriff
Bernie Villa, Treasurer
P.O. Box 404
Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750

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Friction-free session picks GOP candidates

It is my humble honor to present today’s good news from the Asbury Park Press.
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Friction-free session picks GOP candidates
NOMINEES FOR JUNE PRIMARY
Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 03/25/07
BY JOSEPH SAPIA
STAFF WRITER

MIDDLETOWN — Despite tumult among Monmouth County Republicans, the formal GOP organization on Saturday calmly endorsed candidates running for countywide offices and state Legislature seats.
"I think once the primary is over, if there is (a contested) one, the party comes together," said Robert D. Clifton, a county Board of Freeholders member whom the party organization backed for re-election.
Candidates chosen at the convention, held at Brookdale Community College, are organization-backed nominees to run in the June 5 GOP primary election. But those with the party line on that ballot have the presumed advantage, meaning they likely will go on to the November general election against any Democrats, independents, third-party candidates or write-ins.
There could be contested GOP primary races if Anna C. Little, the other freeholder whose seat is up, chooses that route. Little is at odds with the Republican organization and was not on the convention ballot.
Little, not eligible to vote in the convention because she is neither a GOP municipal chair nor a member of her town's Republican committee, had been outside the voting area earlier. After the voting, she could not be reached for comment.
Aligned with Little are Manalapan-Englishtown Board of Education member Joseph C. DePasquale of Manalapan, interested in a freeholder's seat, and Manalapan Township Committeeman Joseph Locricchio, interested in the 12th District Senate seat.
"Everybody has a right to run in the primary," said county GOP Chairman Adam Puharic. "As chairman, it is always my responsibility to be prepared. And I expect Monmouth County committee candidates" — those selected at the convention — "to win any primary."
Puharic estimated 600 Republicans were eligible to vote at the convention. The estimated 350 attending worked off a candidate list forwarded by a 24-member Republican screening committee.
So the only contested races were for nominees to run for sheriff and two seats on the county Board of Freeholders.
In the sheriff's race, Monmouth Beach Commissioner Kim Guadagno beat Shaun Golden, a Toms River police officer who lives in Howell, 289 to 67.
In the freeholder's race, Clifton of Matawan, as an incumbent, won by acclamation. He will be joined by Marlboro Township Councilman Jeff Cantor, with 244 votes. Cantor beat Spring Lake Councilman Brian Reilly, who got 64 votes, and Ocean Township Councilman J. David Hiers, who got 37 votes.
In the race for two Assembly seats in the 11th District, Neptune Township Committeeman Thomas J. Catley withdrew from the three-person contest. So Mary Pat Angelini of Ocean Township and David P. Rible of Wall, where he had been a police officer, won by acclamation.
Other winners, all by acclamation, were:

County clerk: incumbent M. Claire French of Wall.

11th District Senate: Sean T. Kean of Wall, now an Assembly member.

12th District Senate: Jennifer Beck of Red Bank, now an Assembly member.

12th District Assembly: Caroline Casagrande, a Colts Neck lawyer, and Little Silver Councilman Declan O'Scanlon.

13th District Senate: Incumbent Joseph M. Kyrillos Jr. of Middletown.

13th District Assembly: Incumbents Amy H. Handlin of Middletown and Samuel D. Thompson of Old Bridge.

Following tradition, the county GOP convention did not call for votes on incumbents from legislative districts whose boundaries are mostly out of the county. However, the party is backing those candidates: Sen. Andrew R. Ciesla and Assemblymen James W. Holzapfel and David W. Wolfe of the 10th District, and Sen. Robert W. Singer and Assemblymen Joseph R. Malone III and Ronald S. Dancer of the 30th District, said party officer Andrew Lucas.
The convention could have become tense if Little's backers forcefully tried to nominate her off the floor. But a floor nomination required changing the convention's rules, something attendees failed to do in two votes. The first vote was 170 to 98, said French, who oversaw voting.
After the first vote, French allowed one person each from the yes and no sides to speak.
These debates were closed to reporters, but those taking part later said the Little situation was not directly mentioned. Millstone Township Mayor Nancy Grbelja said the debate was over using the convention rules or Robert's Rules of Order, with the latter allowing a floor nomination.
Then, a second vote was taken, with attendees backing convention rules by a wider margin, 195 to 85, French said.
Outwardly, at least, the county Republican Party of the past few years has been at its most fragmented in decades or ever. Various Republicans spoke of unity, whether prompted or not.
"It pains me to see our party so fractionalized," Catley said. "Somehow, we must bring this party together."
When asked about party unity, Freehold Township Committeeman Gene Golub laughed and said, "Oh, God, help us."
But Clifton and Freeholder Director William C. Barham said at least some of the disharmony is simply more visible because GOP issues are more in the open.
"I think it's not so much fragmented, the differences are more public," Clifton said. "It's, certainly, the most public."

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