End Part-Time Elected Officials Pensions Funded by Taxpayers

PRESS RELEASE
FROM: Michael M. Mulligan, Esq., Candidate for N.J. State Senate, District 3
DATE: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
PLACE: 317 Shell Road, Carneys Point, N.J.
Today is a perfect opportunity to confirm a promise I made months ago when I first entered the Senate race to the Greenwich Patriots Tea Party.
I am committed to support, and personally introduce legislation if elected to the State Senate, ending taxpayer funded pensions to part-time elected public officials at all levels of government. New Jersey State Senate and Assembly members included.
Ending pensions for part-timers will help safeguard the public treasury.
Another beneficial effect will be to increase the turnover of members of governing bodies of local and state government entities. The same goal supports a policy of advocating term limits for elected public officials.
The professionalization of politicians causes a loss of ability to personalize the interests of the electorate. Professional politicians strive to maximize personal political power and privilege.
/s/mike mulligan