In their statements issued to the APP, Byrnes and Mahoney come across as having a firm grip on what they wish to do and accomplish once re-elected(elected) to the Committee. While Scharfenberger was content at trying to ride Governor Christie's coattails even though many of the Governor's policies and positions are detrimental to municipalities throughout the State, Middletown included. Kevin(whatshisname)Settembrino the carpetbagger from East Rutherford, who has only lived in town for 3 years, decided to use his statement attacking Sean Byrnes.
This article makes Sean Byrnes and Mary Mahoney look good compared to the other two, Mary and Sean focused on what they would do and the others focused on what others will do for Middletown.
It seemed as if Gerry Scharfenberger and the Settembrino guy used this column in the APP to play out a good cop, bad cop type of routine. Gerry by taking the high road praising Christie, while bad cop Settembrino throws mud by launching into an attack on Sean Byrnes rather than state his credentials and what his vision for the town would be if elected.
Scharfenberger and Settembrino's statements that were published here makes the Republican ticket for Township Committee look bad and doesn't give voters a real reason to vote for them. This was a big mistake on their part.
Neither one of them came close to matching the insightfulness or passion for the community as Mary Mahoney, when she ended her statement with this sentence:
"...If elected, I would work to build a government that responds to the needs of all people, and I would serve as a responsible steward of the precious tax dollars sacrificed by the members of this community."
The difference between Byrnes and Mahoney and Scharfenberger and Settembrino are very striking and really shows who has the best interests of the Middletown in mind. This round definitely goes to Sean Byrnes and Mary Mahoney.
If you haven't read the candidates statements yet in the Asbury Park Press, you can do so by clicking >>>Here
If you haven't read the candidates statements yet in the Asbury Park Press, you can do so by clicking >>>Here
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As usual Sharfenberger is A DISGRACE and the carpetbagger should be put on a train back to North Jersey.
Sharfey lacks the ability to do the work of the people....It's all about his ego and the other guy hasn't got a clue....does he even know how to get around in the 43 square miles that comprise Middletown ??
We need committee people who can reconcile opposing views for the good of the residents of this community.
Sharfenberger has spent six years proving he is incapable of working with anyone with a different viewpoint or anyone who disagrees with him....He fails miserably in any effort at leadership....style of a dictator is evident at every
TC meeting as the act of intimidation seems to be the only "TOOL" he displays.
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