Joe Rullo in 2017 NJ Governor's race
On Drugs:
Make it a living hell for heroin dealers in NJ
There are numerous examples of heroin dealers getting probation for first time offenses in NJ. All it takes is one time to kill someone with this poison they call heroin. Tell the families who have lost loved ones to this poison that first
time dealers should get a break. No heroin dealer should get off with probation of non violent first offense. I will do everything in my power as Governor to make it a living hell for heroin dealers in NJ.
With that being said they should be charged for attempt of murder for distribution and automatic manslaughter if someone dies from their distribution.
Backed up court systems enabling these criminals to poison our society for court dates as long as one year or more will be another main focus.
Source: 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial campaign website Rullo2017.com
Jan 17, 2017
On Education:
Stop saddling parents and students with Common Core
Since the start of No Child Left Behind and continued under Race to the Top, NJ parents and students have been saddled with the Common Core Standards. Parents feel like they can't help their children with their homework because it is something they have
never learned before and the children are left floundering in schools with too many children and not enough teachers to explain things to them. The State then decided to force the PARCC (Partnership for Readiness for College and Careers) test on our
children. This has resulted in schools and teachers focusing their teaching efforts, not on learning, but on test results. This is wrong and only hurts our children who deserve a comprehensive learning program not a regimen of tests.
As Governor I will end PARCC testing completely and direct the Department of Education to draw up new, independent education standards that will return NJ to the top of the best educated Students in the Country.
Source: 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial campaign website Rullo2017.com
Jan 17, 2017
On Education:
Merge roles of school superintendents and administrators
Superintendents and business administrators need to be reduced drastically. Instead of having one superintendent and business administrator per school district, we need to cut the number to one per county.
By consolidating superintendents & business administrators, we can save $50 million per year by eliminating superintendents alone.
Source: 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial campaign website Rullo2017.com
Jan 17, 2017
On Energy & Oil:
Repeal the 23-cent gas tax
I will eliminate tolls and repeal the gas tax with the savings from the new efficient transparent highway entity. I will also eliminate $1.3 billion in pension fees to NYC politically connected brokerage houses and replace with licensed
brokers in the state investors division to pay towards pension payment.As Governor I will repeal the $.23 gas tax, and dissolve the transportation SLUSH fund.
Source: 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial campaign website Rullo2017.com
Jan 17, 2017
On Gun Control:
Goal is concealed carry without justifiable need
Second Amendment Stance: First--I will appoint 2A justices. Governor Christie just appointed a liberal Democrat. Silence from everyone?Second. I will elect Republicans to control both houses instead of running for President.
Third.
I will appoint Pro 2A/ Carry Conceal NJ AG for the obvious reasons.
Fourth. I will exhaust executive process and test courts.
And like I have more than proven will work with expert 2A resources to reach the goal of Carry Conceal without justifiable need in NJ.
Most importantly, I will present the argument of the change in times with domestic terrorist, shooters, and gangs all carrying illegally regardless of the law--leaving the law abiding sitting ducks.
Source: 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial campaign website Rullo2017.com
Jan 17, 2017
On Homeland Security:
Eliminate state income taxes on all veterans' pensions
I want to make NJ the capital of where veterans can count on love, respect, and the care a hero deserves. I want NJ to be the model of how veterans should be treated. As Governor I pledge:- To fight to eliminate state income taxes on all veterans
pension regardless of age.
- Transition NJ hospitals to accept VA health benefits.
- Hire unemployed veterans to protect NJ against terrorist & domestic shooters.
- Create a cabinet position, "No Veteran Left Behind".
Source: 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial campaign website Rullo2017.com
Jan 17, 2017
On Immigration:
Eliminate sanctuary cities across NJ
Illegal immigration destroyed the Landscaping industry for legal businesses following the laws, and is just as devastating to NJ jobs. It's difficult to compete with a business not paying payroll taxes, employee comp, and not following the same rules.
All the jobs lost are directly proportional to NJ unemployment. Just ask business owners following the rules. Ask the employees unemployed or underemployed. Imagine the losses to employee comp insurance revenue and state income taxes. The impact on
rates for businesses following the law!Our police are overburdened with hands virtually tied because NJ is a sanctuary state. Out of state license plates and DMV fraud are the law of the land. As Governor I will implement E- Verify for all employees
working in NJ and work with President Trump to eliminate sanctuary cities across NJ. Everyone must follow the same rules in business and follow the law. Our veterans will of NJ will be first priority in NJ hospitals not illegal immigrants.
Source: 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial campaign website Rullo2017.com
Jan 17, 2017
On Tax Reform:
Reduce property taxes; repeal gas tax; veto new taxes
As Governor I will reduce property taxes, repeal the $.23 gas tax, dissolve the transportation SLUSH fund, Veto all tax increases, cut billions in political earmarked jobs and contracts, eliminate state income taxes on pensions for retirees and add
$1 billion in new revenue sources to further lower taxes. I will dissolve the Transportation Trust Fund and consolidate all highway authorities eliminating redundant high level management positions, eliminate high cost earmark
& specialty contracts tied to contributors.. It will produce millions in savings with shared services and purchases.And will work to also eliminate municipal tax assessors to one per county.
I will fire hundreds of high-salary patronage jobs like indicted Port Authority's David Wildstein, as an example, saving hundreds of millions of dollars to cut taxes.
Source: 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial campaign website Rullo2017.com
Jan 17, 2017
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