Like many of you, I've been closely following the shenanigans over at the Somerset County Park Commission. It's clear that the all-Republican Freeholder board has turned a blind eye to corruption at the Parks Commission. It's also clear that its time for a change.
"Freeholders cannot escape their responsibility for the waste of tax and fee money at the parks, through the ridiculously low rents offered to county employees, the unnecessary cars and unlimited gas given to workers and the expensive limo rides for park commissioners, complete with champagne. The buck ultimately stops with the Freeholders."
Everyone at Blue Jersey has gotten to know Melonie Marano as a leader in the fight to stop the financial and ethical transgressions at the Parks Commission. You know how hard she's working to take on the Republican Freeholders for their longstanding and willful ignorance of waste, fraud, and abuse. As a Committeewoman in Green Brook, Melonie has fought tooth-and-nail for honest and accountable government. And - when she's elected to the Freeholder Board this November - Melanie will break the Somerset Republicans' one-party rule and their system of abuse.
Somerset County needs Melonie Marano. Somerset County needs the breath of fresh air and new era of openness she will bring to government. But she cannot get there alone - so please join me in supporting Melonie's campaign.
At Melonie's website, you can sign up to volunteer or make a secure online contribution. If you're able to do both, you'll really help Melonie Marano bring her experience, determination and ethical leadership to Somerset County's Freeholder Board.
As a former Mayor and Freeholder, I know first-hand how important it is to have strong, principled leaders in local government. But I also know how hard it can be to get good people into office. Thankfully, from my own experience here at Blue Jersey I also know what strong netroots support can mean to a campaign. And Melonie needs our support right now.
