EXPERIENCE ABOUNDS ON DEMOCRATIC TICKET

For Immediate Release: March 24th, 2008

Contact: Craig Yetsko

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – When it comes to municipal and county government experience, it is difficult to match the level of the 2008 Middlesex County Democratic Freeholder candidates.

As Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel, Freeholder Ronald J. Rios and Freeholder candidate Millie Scott begin their campaign following their endorsement by the Middlesex County Democratic committee, they bring with them a record of improving the lives of residents in their community and across Middlesex County.

During his 27-year tenure, Freeholder Director Crabiel has a distinguished record of stabilizing the county share of property taxes for 15 consecutive years, preserving over 7,000 acres of open space and providing county services at the lowest possible taxpayer cost.

Freeholder Rios is a former Carteret councilman with 10 years of experience on the governing body. His knowledge on an array of topics, such as labor, public safety and transportation, will only help to compliment the Freeholder Board.

Freeholder candidate Scott has dedicated herself to public service for most of her life. She served in the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department for 27 years, earning the distinction of being the first African-American female Chief Sheriff’s Officer in New Jersey. Elected to the Piscataway Township Council in 1996, Scott has worked to improve the township’s parks and preserve its open space.

“We have a unique perspective on the issues that matter most to our residents,” said Crabiel. “We are facing uncertain economic times; however, Ron, Millie and I pledge that we will work our hardest to provide adequate services while holding the line on property taxes.”

Rios and Scott said they are ready to tackle the issues head-on and continue the excellence in service displayed by former Freeholder John Pulomena and Freeholder Camille Fernicola, who will retire at the end of the year.

“From my conversations with residents, I have found they respect the efforts of the Freeholder Board,” said Rios. “As Freeholder, I will strive to continue to uphold that view.”

Scott said, “Quality of life issues are very important to our residents. I believe our commitment to public safety, education and open space will further the perception that Middlesex County is an attractive place to live and raise a family.

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