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Posted by Bayonne Freeholder candidate Edward Mezzo on June 04, 2005 at 20:17:29:

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Contact: Chris Vollmer 201-683-0289
201-436-6044,

MEZZO PROPOSES SWEEPING ETHICS REFORM
IN HUDSON COUNTY
“Toughest ever rules in New Jersey will end decades of disgrace”

Bayonne Freeholder candidate Edward Mezzo wants Hudson County to be a national leader in reform – and not the cesspool of corruption and convictions that have sent five prominent elected officials to prison in the last three years.

Mezzo today unveiled a sweeping four-step reform proposal that he believes is “the toughest ever ethics rules for County elected and appointed officials in New Jersey.”

The Plan:

1. Campaign Finance Reform

Real Pay-to-Play Reform
Under Mezzo’s proposal, any vendor doing business with the County will be limited to a $500 company contribution per candidate and a $300 individual contribution per candidates. Employees of each vendor will be subject to the same rules. Furthermore, Mezzo’s plan specifies that if the vendor’s principal place of business is outside Hudson County, contributions will be limited to $300 per company and $200 per individual or employee.

Limit the “Money Shuffle” from Third Parties
According to Mezzo, the most common mistake made in local pay-to-play ordinances across the state is forgetting to apply the same rules to third party contributions from County, State and Federal Committees or PACs. Mezzo’s plan will correct that omission by putting the following overall limits on campaign spending per County Candidate: $750 from any company; $400 from individuals; $200 from non-county residents; $1,000 from County Political Committees, State Political Committees, and Legislative Leadership PACs; and $1,000 from federal political committees.

Full Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
Mezzo will place stricter reporting requirements on County candidates by requiring them to report ALL contributions to their campaigns. Currently, the New Jersey Election Law Enforcements Commission allows candidates and joint campaign committees to leave the names of individuals who contribute less than $400 off reports. Mezzo calls that “crazy. It’s like telling the bank robber the security camera will only work if they come in with big bags.”

2. “E-Bay” Open Bidding for All County Contracts

Mezzo’s plan will scrap a County bidding system that he calls “antiquated, secret, and rooted in corruption”, and is considering replacing it with “E-Bay for government.” According to Mezzo, a new, user-friendly system modeled after the wildly successful Internet auction site will open government service opportunities to thousands of small businesses and citizens in Hudson County. Mezzo says he has met hundreds of people during the campaign that are looking for decent work opportunities. “For the first time ever, we will force the ‘privileged and connected’ few to compete against local residents who are much hungrier for the work. And what has made E-Bay so successful is the ethical business standards to which it holds its sellers and buyers. Now that sounds like something we could use a little of here in Hudson County government.”

3. 90-Day Ban on Candidate Appearances in Taxpayer-Funded Advertising

Mezzo says it is insulting for ordinary residents to see in their mail an expensive, glossy brochure from the Hudson County Improvement Authority that “serves no purpose other than political propaganda at taxpayer expense.”

Mezzo, who is owner of Associated Printery on 21st Street, estimated the brochure’s costs at over $50,000.

“I will ban the use of taxpayer money for politicians to promote themselves within three months of an election,” Mezzo said. “If the Hudson County Improvement Authority wants to advertise a hazardous waste clean-up day held in October, then they can buy a government-rate ad in the Bayonne Community News this fall that leaves out speeches from politicians who want votes.”

4. The Pension Forfeiture Pledge

Mezzo, who is a staunch support of Assemblyman Anthony Chiappone’s bill that would ban pensions for corrupt convicted politicians, will introduce his own version of the bill at the County level.

“Any elected or appointed official in Hudson County will sign a legally-enforceable pledge that he or she will forfeit all pension credits earned from Hudson County government if convicted for misuse of office,” said Mezzo.

Mezzo challenged his Bayonne opponent and all other candidates running for office in Hudson County to support his plan. He expects that taxpayers will be watching closely.

“My opponent says she wants to be a ‘new’ Freeholder,’ said Mezzo. “Is she serious about ethics reform or just part of the same old business as usual crowd responsible for all the corruption?”

“As Freeholder, I’m going to send the right message from Day One by reforming government ethics and saving taxpayers money.”

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: MEZZO PROPOSES SWEEPING ETHICS REFORM 
: IN HUDSON COUNTY
: “Toughest ever rules in New Jersey will end decades of disgrace”

: Bayonne Freeholder candidate Edward Mezzo wants Hudson County to be a national leader in reform – and not the cesspool of corruption and convictions that have sent five prominent elected officials to prison in the last three years.

: Mezzo today unveiled a sweeping four-step reform proposal that he believes is “the toughest ever ethics rules for County elected and appointed officials in New Jersey.”

: The Plan:

: 1.	Campaign Finance Reform 

: Real Pay-to-Play Reform
: Under Mezzo’s proposal, any vendor doing business with the County will be limited to a $500 company contribution per candidate and a $300 individual contribution per candidates.  Employees of each vendor will be subject to the same rules.  Furthermore, Mezzo’s plan specifies that if the vendor’s principal place of business  is outside Hudson County, contributions will be limited to $300 per company and $200 per individual or employee.

: Limit the “Money Shuffle” from Third Parties
: According to Mezzo, the most common mistake made in local pay-to-play ordinances across the state is forgetting to apply the same rules to third party contributions from County, State and Federal Committees or PACs.   Mezzo’s plan will correct that omission by putting the following overall limits on campaign spending per County Candidate:  $750 from any company; $400 from individuals; $200 from non-county residents; $1,000 from County Political Committees, State Political Committees, and Legislative Leadership PACs; and $1,000 from federal political committees.

: Full Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
: Mezzo will place stricter reporting requirements on County candidates by requiring them to report ALL contributions to their campaigns.  Currently, the New Jersey Election Law Enforcements Commission allows candidates and joint campaign committees to leave the names of individuals who contribute less than $400 off reports.  Mezzo calls that “crazy.  It’s like telling the bank robber the security camera will only work if they come in with big bags.” 

: 2.	“E-Bay” Open Bidding for All County Contracts

: Mezzo’s plan will scrap a County bidding system that he calls “antiquated, secret, and rooted in corruption”, and is considering replacing it with “E-Bay for government.”  According to Mezzo, a new, user-friendly system modeled after the wildly successful Internet auction site will open government service opportunities to thousands of small businesses and citizens in Hudson County.  Mezzo says he has met hundreds of people during the campaign that are looking for decent work opportunities.  “For the first time ever, we will force the ‘privileged and connected’ few to compete against local residents who are much hungrier for the work.  And what has made E-Bay so successful is the ethical business standards to which it holds its sellers and buyers.  Now that sounds like something we could use a little of here in Hudson County government.”

: 3.	90-Day Ban on Candidate Appearances in                    Taxpayer-Funded Advertising

: Mezzo says it is insulting for ordinary residents to see in their mail an expensive, glossy brochure from the Hudson County Improvement Authority that “serves no purpose other than political propaganda at taxpayer expense.”  

: Mezzo, who is owner of Associated Printery on 21st Street, estimated the brochure’s costs at over $50,000.  

: “I will ban the use of taxpayer money for politicians to promote themselves within three months of an election,” Mezzo said.  “If the Hudson County Improvement Authority wants to advertise a hazardous waste clean-up day held in October, then they can buy a government-rate ad in the Bayonne Community News this fall that leaves out speeches from politicians who want votes.”

: 4.	The Pension Forfeiture Pledge 

: Mezzo, who is a staunch support of Assemblyman Anthony Chiappone’s bill that would ban pensions for corrupt convicted politicians, will introduce his own version of the bill at the County level.

: “Any elected or appointed official in Hudson County will sign a legally-enforceable pledge that he or she will forfeit all pension credits earned from Hudson County government if convicted for misuse of office,” said Mezzo.

: Mezzo challenged his Bayonne opponent and all other candidates running for office in Hudson County to support his plan.  He expects that taxpayers will be watching closely.

: “My opponent says she wants to be a ‘new’ Freeholder,’ said Mezzo.  “Is she serious about ethics reform or just part of the same old business as usual crowd responsible for all the corruption?” 

: “As Freeholder, I’m going to send the right message from Day One by reforming government ethics and saving taxpayers money.” 
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