Congressman Holt deserves voters’ support in November

I think it’s time for the voters of Monmouth County’s 12th Congressional District to take notice of our representative in Congress, Rush Holt.

Rep. Holt has done so much to represent the views of our community during his first term in Congress.

He has taken stands on issues that are important to all of us who live in Monmouth County.

He has been a champion on education, making it one of his top priorities in Congress.

As a member of the House Education Committee, he has fought for legislation to help reduce class size, improve preschool education, and promote math and science.

He has and will continue to fight for protecting open spaces and fight continued sprawl.

Thanks to an amendment he introduced, communities across the country have access to money to help preserve land and acquire space for parks.

But I think the thing that is most important to notice is that he supports and fights for responsible government.

Rep. Holt was recognized by the Concord Coalition, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to eliminating budget deficits and ensuring and protecting Social Security and Medicare.

He was the highest-ranking member of the New Jersey Con-gressional Delegation and ranked in the 96th percentile overall in the House.

Rush Holt is a representative to be proud of. He is willing to work hard for the 12th District — willing to work every member of Congress toward what is best for all of us in his district.

R. Michael Schwarz

Freehold Township