Jack Ciattarelli on Energy Prices, Property Taxes, and Defamation Lawsuit

Tackling Energy Prices

• 💡 Pulling out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is the first step to lower electricity rates, saving $300-500 million annually.
• 🔌 Plans include reopening shut-down plants for natural gas, expanding nuclear energy, and accelerating solar on warehouses.
• 🚫 Wind farms off the Jersey Shore are deemed unreliable and not cost-effective, with a commitment to make the temporary halt permanent.

Reducing Property Taxes and Making NJ Affordable

• 🏫 The largest portion of property taxes (60-70%) is for schools, necessitating a new state aid distribution formula for equitable distribution and lower taxes.
• 💰 All retirement income will be made tax-free, mirroring Pennsylvania's policy.
• 🏠 Property taxes for seniors will be frozen once they reach age 70.

New Jersey's Economic Outlook

• 📈 To counter potential business tax increases in NYC under a new mayor, New Jersey will lower its business tax rate to attract businesses and create jobs.
• 🤝 The campaign is gaining momentum, with early voting starting soon and endorsements from prominent Democratic mayors signaling a strong desire for change.

Addressing Opponent's Allegations

• ⚖️ Ciattarelli announced he will file a defamation lawsuit against his opponent for a "baseless, reckless lie" made during the last debate.
• 📰 He highlighted his opponent's alleged financial improprieties, including tripling her net worth in Congress and trading defense stocks while on the House Armed Services Committee.
• ✅ Ciattarelli explicitly supports gay marriage and has no intention of banning it as governor.