Decades of the Same Leadership, the Same Problems—It's Time for Change

New Jersey Needs Leaders, Not Just Familiar Names

For decades, Republicans have controlled the 25th District—even when their party held the governor’s office and had power in Trenton. And yet, nothing has changed. Property taxes remain some of the highest in the country. NJ Transit continues to fail working families. Housing costs keep rising, making it harder for young professionals, families, and seniors to stay in the communities they love. If Republican leadership was working, wouldn’t we have seen progress by now?

Election after election, the same familiar names appear on the ballot, offering the same recycled talking points. They blame “Trenton Democrats” for every issue, but the reality is that they have had every opportunity to lead—even under Republican governors—and they’ve failed to deliver. Instead of offering solutions, they rely on fear-based rhetoric, hoping voters won’t notice that the problems they claim to fight against have only worsened under their watch.

This district, and this state, deserve better.

A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships

We are not running just to be the opposition—we are running to get things done. Because at the end of the day, this isn’t about party affiliation; it’s about people. The challenges New Jerseyans face—rising costs, unreliable transit, and lack of affordable housing—affect everyone, regardless of political affiliation. A rising tide lifts all ships, and that means fighting for solutions that help working families, young professionals, and seniors stay and thrive in New Jersey.

The reality is that our district has been held back by leadership that is more concerned with maintaining power than with delivering results. Instead of working to lower property taxes, they’ve blocked meaningful reform. Instead of addressing our housing crisis, they’ve opposed policies that would make homeownership and renting more affordable. Instead of fixing our infrastructure, they’ve refused to invest in transit and roads, leaving commuters frustrated and our economy weakened.

New Jersey needs leaders who will put in the work—not just familiar names who have been in office for years without making real progress.

Refuting Their Misinformation, Point by Point

• Housing: They claim high-density housing will destroy our communities. The reality? New Jersey is in the middle of a housing crisis, and blocking responsible development is making it worse. Instead of offering solutions, they have spent years rejecting proposals that would help working families afford homes. They have opposed rent stabilization measures, ignored corporate speculation in the housing market, and failed to present any meaningful plan to expand affordable housing. When given the opportunity to support smart zoning reform that would make housing more attainable, they have instead chosen to protect corporate landlords and developers over residents.

• Crime: They claim crime is out of control, but the facts say otherwise. New Jersey has one of the lowest crime rates in the nation thanks to smart policing and investment in communities. Instead of supporting policies that make neighborhoods safer—like community policing and mental health support—they push fear-based rhetoric while opposing measures that actually work. They’ve also refused to take meaningful action on gun safety, making it easier for illegal firearms to end up in the wrong hands. Keeping communities safe requires real solutions, not just campaign scare tactics.

• Energy: They call clean energy policies “unreasonable,” but the truth is, investing in renewable energy creates jobs, lowers long-term costs, and makes New Jersey more resilient. Rather than embracing energy independence through sustainable investments, they have continued to back outdated fossil fuel projects that keep prices high and leave us vulnerable to supply chain disruptions. They offer no plan for energy security, only resistance to progress. When given the chance to support investments in offshore wind and solar energy that would create thousands of local jobs, they have instead chosen to protect oil and gas interests that continue to gouge consumers at the pump.

• Government Spending: They complain about spending, but fail to mention that many of these investments—like transit improvements and education—save taxpayers money in the long run. While railing against so-called “big government,” they have failed to rein in wasteful subsidies for large corporations, blocked investments in local infrastructure that would save municipalities money, and resisted any effort to modernize state budgeting in a way that benefits working families. When given the opportunity to lower healthcare costs by expanding Medicaid or making prescription drugs more affordable, they have instead sided with pharmaceutical companies and insurers that put profits over people.

• Infrastructure Failures: The recent sinkholes on I-80 in Mine Hill are just the latest example of what happens when we fail to invest in our infrastructure. As an engineer, I know firsthand the consequences of ignoring aging drainage systems, failing to modernize roads and bridges, and putting off necessary repairs. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), New Jersey’s infrastructure received a D+ rating. Over 40% of the state’s roads are in poor condition, costing drivers an average of $713 per year in vehicle repairs. Nearly 7% of bridges are structurally deficient, and NJ Transit remains unreliable due to decades of underfunding.

This isn’t just about numbers—it’s about quality of life. Failing infrastructure means longer commutes, more stress, and less time at home with your family. When public transit is unreliable, when roads are full of potholes, and when bridges are structurally compromised, it’s not just an inconvenience—it’s lost time that should be spent having dinner with your family or simply enjoying your evening. If they truly cared about taxpayers, they would invest in fixing these problems before they turn into disasters.

Delivering for Every New Jerseyan

We are focused on real solutions:

• Fixing NJ Transit so people can get to work on time and spend more time at home with their families instead of waiting for delayed trains and buses.

• Lowering housing costs by supporting policies that make it easier for young families and seniors to stay in the communities they love.

• Cutting property taxes by prioritizing smart financial policies that put working families first, not special interests.

• Investing in infrastructure so our roads, bridges, and transit systems are built for the future, not crumbling relics of the past.

This election is about more than political party lines—it’s about what kind of leadership we want. Do we want the same politicians making the same empty promises? Or do we want a new generation of leadership that is ready to deliver?

If we keep electing the same people, we will keep getting the same problems. It’s time for change. It’s time for leaders who will actually get things done for the people of New Jersey.