October 23rd, 2008, Subject:  Time for change

    I believe the voters in Monmouth County should take special notice of their Freeholder candidates this year. On the Democratic ticket is Amy Mallet, a local businesswoman, and Glenn Mason, a recently retired detective with 25 years of service with the Hazlet Police Department.
    The Board of Chosen Freeholders has been con­trolled by the Republican majority for 20 or more years. During that time, county workers have been indicted, convicted and some are presently serving time in prison for their ille­gal activities. Your taxes have risen more than 75 percent during their tenure and the current budget is just under half a billion dollars.
    It's time for a change; Glenn Mason brings 25 years of experience to keep a watchful eye on what's going on in the county government. Glenn also brings more than eight years of experience on the Hazlet Board of Ed­ucation another indication of his involvement in gov­ernment and community.
    If you've had enough with the illegal and cor­rupt behavior in our county government, cast your vote Nov. 4 for Glenn Mason, retired police offi­cer, and Amy Mallet who will both serve as watchful eyes.

Irvin B. Beaver, President,
Retired Police Officers Association