>We see little reason not to support the incumbents David Russo and Scott Rumana for Assembly reelection in the 40th District. Scott Rumana,is the former Wayne mayor, and David Russo, long time resident of Ridgewood.David Russo is seeking an 11th term in the Assembly. Both men claim to be fiscal conservatives and social moderates. This stance seems attuned to the values and concerns of the 40th Each claims to favor leaner state government, and Scott Rumana, in particular, has been a very outspoken critic of the new, tougher regulations on COAH housing.We would like to see Mr. Russo a little more engaged in local politics i.e. Ridgewood issues and take more of a leadership role in pushing for less BIG government and more fiscal prudence which at times means saying “NO” on some social issues .
Russo and Rumana’s challengers are Democrats John Agostinelli, a civil engineer from Little Falls and Mark Bombace, a Ridgewood firefighter , former BOE President and another long term resident of Ridgewood .On face value both men seem earnest and eager and serious about public service.While we are not as familiar with Mr. Agostinelli we do commend Mr. Bombace for all his public service and his contribution to the community .
However right now we need “Leadership” more than anything and neither Mr. Bombace nor Mr. Agostinelli have demonstrated much of a grasp or convinced us they do represent some kind of a change. Durring Mr. Bombace’s tenure as BOE President he was perceived as more of a good soldier for the status quo and not a leader. His support for “education” seems to translate more into support for BIG government and BIG unions and not for students. Their campaign rhetoric is loaded with all the “buzz” words which history has demonstrated are merely a ruse from more tax increases.Their support for an increased gas tax based on the fact that New Jersey doesn’t have the highest gas tax yet is ridiculous and out of touch with the present economic situation. In order to be a “Trenton outsider” you need to do more than just talking the talk ,you need to walk the walk.
The Ridgewood blog strongly endorses Russo and Rumana for Assembly.
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
