“Perth Amboy First” Candidates Challenge Their Opponents: Stop Fighting & Let’s Talk About Real Issues
“Perth Amboy First” Candidates Challenge Their Opponents: Stop Fighting & Let’s Talk About Real Issues
PERTH AMBOY – (Oct. 4, 2018) – Three ‘Perth Amboy First’ candidates today challenged their City Council opponents to stop hiding behind Mayor Wilda Diaz and finally focus on relevant city issues of greater concern to people and families.
“Personal attacks must end. They do not benefit city residents who, I am sure, would rather hear about our records of service and our visions for Perth Amboy’s future,” said Councilman Joel Pabon, a ‘Perth Amboy First’ candidate.
“Today, we are challenging our three opponents – actually on the Nov. 6th ballot – to raise the level of campaign discussion. Let’s focus on important city issues that people truly care about,” said Pabon, a two-term incumbent seeking re-election on Nov. 6th with Council President Bill Petrick and school board member Milady Tejeda.
Petrick agreed. “Our opponents have, so far, hidden behind Mayor (Wilda) Diaz. They let her speak for them and make unjustified attacks. This is a disservice to both campaigns and, worse, to voters,” Petrick said. “Let’s stop distracting people from what’s really important in their lives.”
“Residents and potential voters would rather hear how the Mayor’s slate has worked for them over the past few years,” Petrick said. “I urge them – as my running mates are doing – to campaign on their individual merits and achievements. Then, allow voters decide. That is a fair request.”
Tejeda, a three-term school board member, added that she is running for Council to end City Hall’s hostility toward the Board of Education. “Ongoing antagonism does not benefit our families and certainly not our children,” Tejada said.
“People would be better served by a cooperative, respectful partnership between City Hall and our school district,” said Tejada. “Once elected, that’s what I hope to achieve.”
The three ‘Perth Amboy First’ candidates have years of city government experience and long-term, personal commitments to community service. Learn more about the “Perth Amboy First” team at www.perthamboyfirst.com or www.facebook.com/PerthAmboyFirst/
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