AFP-NJ Sends Mailers to Thank State Lawmakers, Urge Them to Fight For Lower Taxes in Lame Duck Session
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2017
CONTACT: Lorenz Isidro, LIsidro@afphq.org or (703) 887-7724
TRENTON, NJ – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) today announced a direct mail effort to thank the State Legislature’s “Taxpayer Heroes,” the twenty state lawmakers who earned an “A” or above on the grassroots organization’s 2017 Taxpayer Midterm Scorecard, a detailed report on how state lawmakers voted on key legislation such as the gas tax hike, corporate welfare, pension funding, and occupational licensure reform. The mail pieces ask residents to thank their lawmaker and call on them to continue fighting for lower taxes in the lame duck session.
“Our state has the worst business tax climate in the region, so it’s incredible that most of our lawmakers still believe more spending, more regulations, and higher taxes is the path forward,” said AFP-NJ State Director Erica Jedynak. “Fortunately, we have heroes in the State Legislature willing to buck the status quo, and their efforts shouldn’t go unnoticed. As the voice of the taxpayer, Americans for Prosperity is proud to let citizens know that there are some legislators that stand up for them and work to solve New Jersey’s economic crisis. We urge them to continue fighting for the taxpayer throughout the lame duck session.”
The following lawmakers received an A+:
Sen. Michael J. Doherty, Asm. Robert Auth, Asm. Tony M. Bucco, Asm. Michael Carroll, Asm. John DiMaio, Asm. Gregory P. McGuckin, Asm. Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr. , Asm. Erik Peterson, Asw. Gail Phoebus, Asm. Brian E. Rumpf, Asw. Holly Schepisi, Asm. Parker Space, Asm. Jay Webber, Asm. David W. Wolfe
The following lawmakers received an A:
Sen. Tony R. Bucco, Sen. Tom Kean, Jr., Asm. Jack M. Ciattarelli, Asw. DiAnne C. Gove, Asw. Amy H. Handlin, Asm. David Russo
Visit TaxpayerScorecard.com to view the scorecard.
For further information or an interview, reach Lorenz Isidro at LIsidro@afphq.org or (703) 887-7724.
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) exists to recruit, educate, and mobilize citizens in support of the policies and goals of a free society at the local, state, and federal level, helping every American live their dream – especially the least fortunate. AFP has more than 3.2 million activists across the nation, a local infrastructure that includes 36 state chapters, and has received financial support from more than 100,000 Americans in all 50 states. For more information, visit www.AmericansForProsperity.org
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