March 1, 2010
Contact: Katie Cocozza / (732) 840-9028
District 10
Legislation Prompted by Tragic Murder of 30-Year-Old Social Worker
Prompted by the murder of a 30-year-old Ocean County social worker, 10th District legislators, Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel, have introduced legislation to provide further protection against those who repeatedly commit acts of domestic violence.
The bill, S-1331/A-1295, would prevent defendants who are arrested a second or subsequent time for contempt of a domestic violence restraining order from being released on bail while awaiting trial. Instead, in these cases a Superior Court judge would hold an emergent hearing and make a final disposition of the charge within 72 hours of the arrest. The bill also provides that the municipal court would not have jurisdiction in these matters.
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February 22, 2010
Contact: Katie Cocozza / (732) 840-9028
Senator Andrew Ciesla (R-10)
Americans for Prosperity Present Senator Ciesla Award for His Outstanding Pro-Taxpayer Voting Record During the 213th Legislative Session
A host of AFP citizen activists presented District 10 legislator, Senator Andy Ciesla (R-Ocean/Monmouth), with the group’s coveted “Hero of the Taxpayer” award.
Senator Ciesla was acknowledged for his stellar voting record on critical legislation during the 213th Legislative Session. AFP’s Legislative Scorecard judged lawmakers across 54 critical votes that were deemed to have a profound impact on taxes and spending in New Jersey.
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Five Republican senators today said that it’s unlikely that a bill redefining marriage can pass the Senate and asked their Democratic colleagues to join them in a bipartisan effort to strengthen New Jersey’s civil union law. The five said that while they can’t support the Freedom of Religion and Equality in Civil Marriage Act (S-1967), they will work to ensure that New Jersey civil union law is enforced and provides all rights and benefits that legislators intended.
“Moving testimony in Senate hearings suggests that New Jersey’s civil union law is not always understood or followed,” Senator Tom Kean said. “We need to educate the public about the law, and enhance it if necessary so that no civil union partner is turned away from the hospital bed of a loved one.”
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October 26, 2009
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199
District 10
Hugh J. Boyd Elementary School Teacher Nancy Corsaro Honored
Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Jim Holzapfel and Dave Wolfe (all R-10) presented the 10th annual “Excellence in Education Award” during a ceremony recently at the Hugh J. Boyd Elementary School in Seaside Heights to art teacher Nancy Corsaro.
“Mrs. Corsaro stands as a symbol of excellence in teaching and is a model for those who teach or desire to make a difference in our children’s present and future, ” said Ciesla. “She brings her creativity, passion and knowledge to the classroom each day which resonates with the children and encourages learning. It is an honor to present the Tenth Annual Excellence in Education Award to such an outstanding educator.”
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August 24, 2009
Contact: Katie Cocozza / (732) 840-9028
District 10
Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel of the 10th legislative district joined with the Senate and Assembly Republicans to call upon Governor Corzine to convene a special legislative session on ethics reform.
The request was made by the entire membership of both legislative caucuses in a letter signed by the 17 Republicans in the New Jersey Senate and the 31 Republicans in the New Jersey General Assembly.
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June 8, 2009
Contact: Bill Murray / (609) 292-5199
District 10
Calling today’s decision by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to suspend for one year a plan by JCP&L to raise rates this summer for high usage residential and commercial customers nothing more than political posturing, Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel chastised the agency for not permanently rejecting the rate hike.
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March 24, 2009
Contact: Katie Cocozza / (732) 840-9028
District 10
The legislators of the 10th District, Senator Andy Ciesla and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Jim Holzapfel, responded to Governor Corzine’s budget plan, which would directly and indirectly raise taxes for nearly all middle-class New Jersey residents.
“Governor Corzine’s budget proposal would remove property tax relief for middle-class New Jerseyans who are already struggling to survive in this tough economy,” said Ciesla. “Now is the time when the people of New Jersey are most in need tax relief, but Governor Corzine is offering little more than higher taxes.”
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Economic Crisis, Questionable Requirements and Conflicting Reports Add to Confusion of Tomorrow’s Deadline
Senators Andy Ciesla (R-10) and Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-16) are calling for an extension of tomorrow’s deadline requiring municipalities to finalize their plans to meet the latest round of housing obligations from the state.
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December 23, 2008
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199
Senator Andrew Ciesla (R-10)
New Report Further Demonstrates Need to Delay December 31 COAH Deadline
A new report on global warming issued by the Corzine Administration this month has only added to the mass confusion caused by a number of conflicting policies affecting development and growth that have been simultaneously championed and enacted by Governor Jon Corzine in recent years. The Draft Global Warming Response Act Recommendation Report, issued on December 15, 2008, represents the Administration’s long-term plan to address global warming. The report includes recommendations for smart growth and housing development.
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November 12, 2008
Contact: Brad Schnure / (609) 292-5199
Senator Andrew Ciesla (R-10)
Middle-Class Taxpayers Risk Losing Promised Property Tax Relief
Senator Andy Ciesla (R-10) responded to comments made by Governor Corzine yesterday that property tax rebates are among the items considered for elimination to close an anticipated budget deficit next year. When asked if the rebate program might be eliminated, Corzine responded, “We’re hopeful that we will be able to sustain it, but I can’t promise anything in this environment.”
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