In Old Bridge, Greene tackled issues; Phillips didn’t contribute
Four years ago, Jim Phillips was the Democratic candidate for mayor of Old Bridge. At that time overdevelopment was the main theme of his campaign. Everywhere you turned, you would see his signs falsely blaming Mayor Barbara Cannon and the Republican Party for all the building, traffic, school overcrowding and rising taxes.
After losing the election, Mr. Phillips disappeared and not one word was heard from him regarding the important issues that confront the residents of Old Bridge. In the last four years, where was Mr. Phillips’ voice regarding ways to stabilize real estate taxes? In the last four years, what recommendations has Mr. Phillips proposed to control overdevelopment? In the last four years, what plan has Mr. Phillips developed to address the traffic problem in the township?
As far as I’m concerned, Mr. Phillips lost the mayoral election in 1999, put his signs in storage and had no interest in getting involved in any of the important issues that Old Bridge Township faces.
On the other hand, mayoral candidate and Township Councilman Richard Greene has been working hard for the residents of Old Bridge. Councilman Greene has used his strong financial background to reduce real estate taxes. Councilman Greene supported the acquisition of hundreds of acres of land that will be maintained as open space. Councilman Greene has prevented a developer from building 450 apartments in south Old Bridge. Councilman Greene is also recognized as an elected official who is responsive to the concerns of all the residents of Old Bridge.
I am a father of four children, I have lived most of my life in this town, and I care about Old Bridge. On Election Day I will be voting for Richard Greene for mayor and for his running mates — Rob Sucarato, Amelia Mannino-Pellicone and Pete Trabucco — for Township Council.
Tony Paskitti
Old Bridge