Gerald Keer writes that an attack on Republican freeholder candidate Nick Fazzio leaves out context and is built on innuendo.
To the Editor:
The dictionary definition for the word "politics" is the art of governing. Today, it has more to do with mudslinging by innuendo.
While watching television, I witnessed mudslinging against a good friend, Republican Gloucester County freeholder candidate Nick Fazzio. The ad was paid for by a political committee for Democrat Gloucester County freeholder incumbents Bob Damminger, Joe Chila and Jim Jefferson. Fazzio is running against Jefferson for the remainder of an unexpired freeholder term.
There is no indication as to which, if any, of the Democrat candidates actually wrote or approved the ad. However, its contents exhibit a low level of honesty. In it, Fazzio is attacked over environmental violation notices reportedly issued while he doing business as an honest, taxpaying employer. Yes, the family business in Washington Township sells steel of many shapes and sizes, but the commercial cites past water quality violation allegations and suggests chemical contaminants were present.
A "racketeering" complaint featured in the ad is because Fazzio is a member of the Washington Township Council who voted to dismiss a township solicitor. The dumped attorney made that charge when he later sued Fazzio and other current and former council members, including several Democrats.
RELATED: Lawsuit alleges racketeering within Washington Township Democratic Party
The content of the commercial results from obvious Democrat Party research without detailing the nature, dates or reasons for the various incidents. It is a typical low point of the party's efforts to retain its current 7-0 control of the freeholder board. In other words, the ad was paid for by desperate, despicable Democrats who have access to substantial funding for their innuendos.
This kind of campaigning should drive voters to change the county freeholder board.
Gerald Keer
Turnersville
Back duo for Glassboro school board
To the Editor:
Public service and the willingness to step up and make a difference is a commendable endeavor. Two very good friends have decided to take that step by running for the Glassboro school board. They are Andrew Halter and Brian Redondo.
I am continually impressed by Halter's dedication and steadfast work ethic. He has been invaluable to the borough's Historic Preservation Committee in helping get the West Jersey Depot Museum and Welcome Center up and running. Also, he is a volunteer Glassboro firefighter, an EMS technician, and comes from a great family in the Chestnut Ridge section. He is a genuine hometown guy, willing to do what it takes to move our schools forward in the midst of great change in our town.
Redondo is a man who doesn't back down to anyone, and stands up for what he believes. He is extremely intelligent and an excellent father. He is very eager to get involved and make a difference. He holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. As an adjunct professor at Rowan University for the past 11 years, he fully appreciates the value of quality education.
Halter and Redondo want to be a part of improving the perception of our schools, broadening our relationship with Rowan, and ensuring that our teachers have the resources and support necessary to improve the classroom experience.
Please show your support for them on Nov. 3. They would be great additions to our school board.
Paul Dillard
Glassboro
Editor's Note: Five candidates are running for three full-term seats on the Glassboro board.
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