Schundler Scores First-Ballot Upset Victory in Middlesex
True test of grass-roots strength demonstrates GOP rank and file support for Property Tax Revolution
(MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ) – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bret Schundler, the upset first-ballot winner of this morning’s Middlesex County Republican convention – the only one of the GOP county conventions open to all registered Republicans in the county – today issued the following statement:
“New Jersey’s Property Tax Revolution took a huge step forward today. Our victory in Middlesex County – the one true test of grass-roots strength in the entire county GOP convention process – is a testament to the demand for permanent and dramatic property tax cuts, the determination of our supporters and volunteers to overcome whatever obstacles they find in their way, and the faithfulness of Middlesex County Republican officials to the principles of integrity and fair play on which our Party is built.
“I want to thank everyone involved, from Middlesex Republican Chairman Joe Leo to all our volunteers and supporters. Four years ago, under a different regime, we weren’t even allowed to compete in Middlesex County; consequently, it’s especially sweet to have such a dramatic show of support from the Republican rank and file here in Middlesex County this time around.
“New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the country, and some of the highest income taxes, too. That’s why I’m leading a Property Tax Revolution to constitutionally limit the pace at which government spending can grow – and to force the state to return a fair share of tax revenues to school districts and municipalities, so we can improve local services and lower property tax rates year after year after year – until property taxes in New Jersey are phased out altogether.
“New Jerseyans who want to cut their property taxes should go to my campaign website at and sign our Notice to Politicians, to let their political leaders know they support our constitutional amendments, and to demand their political leaders’ support for them, too. If we could pass the Permanent Property Tax Reduction amendments this year – while the legislature is in session, so they can make it onto the ballot this fall – we’d all be much better off.”
