Although there are many concerns regarding Hudson County government, the most pressing problems facing the people of Hudson County are corruption of our public officials, and the high taxes, which result from that corruption.

1. CORRUPTION IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Former Hudson County Executive Bob Janiszweski recently plead guilty to a number of Federal crimes, including extortion and bribery. Former Freeholder Nidia Davila-Colon was found guilty by a Federal Court of passing bribes to Janiszweski in order to help secure a $2.5 million dollar no-bid contract for Dr. Oscar Sandoval, a licensed "sex therapist." Dr. Sandoval's contract was for "psychiatric services" to be provided to inmates of the Hudson County jail. Ms. Davila-Colon admitted to being romantically involved with Dr. Sandoval.

Another Freeholder, William Braker, is currently awaiting trial for extortion, again involving Dr. Sandoval. According to published reports, Freeholder Braker is heard on an F.B.I tape recording telling Dr. Sandoval, "All I want from you is cash and Viagra."

The United States Attorney for New Jersey, Christopher Christie, has publicly stated on several occassions that there is "corruption on every level of Hudson County government."

Tom DeGise himself has admitted that "...County government has a cloud hanging over it...We're not finished. There are going to be some more bad headlines."

What Mr. DeGise is telling us is obvious: More County officials are going to jail. When is enough, enough?

As a former Prosecutor and Judge, Charles Catrillo will not tolerate corrupt practices on any level of County Government. To help root out corrupt public officials and their "enablers", Mr. Catrillo, when elected, will create the position of "Inspector General" who shall be a former Prosecutor or Judge, and who shall be charged with duty of reviewing all County contracts, and all business dealings with County vendors. Anyone who is found to be corrupt, or involved in any criminal activity, will be turned over to the Federal authorities immediately.

Charles Catrillo pledges to end corruption in Hudson

County once and for all.

1. HIGH COUNTY TAXES

As a result of the corruption that exists within Hudson County Government, the cost of county government is constantly rising. Former County Executive Janiszweski raised county taxes constantly, and now his handpicked successor, Tom DeGise, is doing the same thing.

Although DeGise promised to lower taxes, the County budget for this year is actually $15 million dollars more than Janiszweski spent!

According to the official County budget, Hudson County taxpayers paid $189,425,102 in the fiscal year 2002 - the year before Tom DeGise became County Executive. DeGise's first budget as County Executive raised the tax to levy to a record $204,825,327 - an increase of $15,400,225!

Charles Catrillo pledges no new taxes, and to reduce taxes wherever possible without affecting vital County services, especially for the elderely and education.

• Catrillo for County Executive

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