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The Spring 2008 Newsletter is online. Check out the recent Middlesex County Democratic Organization news.

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SPICUZZO ANNOUNCED AS CAMPAIGN MANAGER FOR COUNTY TICKET

Middlesex County Democratic Chairman Joseph Spicuzzo will serve as Campaign Manager for Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel, Freeholder Ronald G. Rios and Freeholder candidate Millie Scott.

Spicuzzo said Freeholder Director Crabiel has truly made Middlesex County, ‘the greatest county in the land’, through his strong leadership and record of holding county taxes down, preserving open space and improving residents’ quality of life. Rios and Scott have distinguished themselves as strong leaders on their respective town councils in Carteret and Piscataway, he added.

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COUNTY CANDIDATES ENDORSED

A very familiar face will be joined by two new ones on the Middlesex County ticket this fall. Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel, Carteret Councilman Ron Rios and Piscataway Councilwoman Millie Scott were unanimously endorsed by the county Democratic convention at the Pines Manor.

Crabiel has been a County Freeholder for 27 years and is in his 13th year as Director. He said that during the next three years, he hopes to see the development of the 427-acre National Lead site in Sayreville move forward, continued open space acquisition and property tax reduction.

Rios remarked that the Freeholder Board is "second to none" and was honored that the Democratic committee has "placed your faith in me." "I accept this nomination with an obligation I take seriously," he said.

Scott said that as councilwoman, she has worked agressively with Mayor Brian Wahler and her council colleagues to improve the township's quality of life. She pledged to campaign and work as Freeholder just as hard. "I will make you proud," she said.

Scott will run for a full, three-year term, seeking to fill Freeholder Camille Fernicola's seat. Fernicola announced that she will be retiring from the board at the end of the year. Rios will assume his Freeholder position this evening, filling the vacant seat of Freeholder John Pulomena.

Along with the county candidates, U. S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, Congressmen Frank Pallone, Rush Holt and Albio Sires and Congressional candidate Linda Stender were emphatically endorsed by county committee members.

CHAIRMAN SPICUZZO ENDORSES SENATOR CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT

Middlesex County Sheriff and Democratic Party Chairman Joseph Spicuzzo today announced his endorsement of Senator Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for President. Spicuzzo made his announcement during the State Democratic Party’s Convention in Atlantic City.

“I have discussed my intention to endorse Senator Clinton with many of the other elected party leaders in our county,” Spicuzzo said. “The overwhelming majority of all those mayors, legislators and other leaders with whom I have spoken will also endorse Senator Clinton.”

Spicuzzo said he will ask the Middlesex County Democratic Organization to formally endorse Senator Clinton when it meets early next year.

“The entire nation has struggled during seven years of divisive and all too partisan leadership,” Spicuzzo said. “I believe Senator Clinton has the experience and decisiveness to be an outstanding leader for our country and for the free world. I invite Democrats throughout Middlesex County to join me endorsing and working for Senator Clinton.”