Freeholder Hank Lyon seized upon Tuesday’s release of the AFP-NJ 2017 legislative scorecard to razz incumbent Assemblywoman Betty Lou DeCroce (R-26) for pulling down a “D” grade.
“Despite representing one of the most conservative districts in our state, Assemblywoman DeCroce fought for the recent 23-cent per gallon gas tax hike and has voted for bigger government, more spending, and more bonding without voter approval. The new AFP-NJ scorecard shows the importance of electing conservatives who will fight for lower taxes, less debt, and more freedom in New Jersey,” Lyon said in a statement.
“As time has moved on, it seems Assemblywoman DeCroce’s voting record has become more and more liberal,” he added.
Lyon is scheduled for a primary line battle rematch with DeCroce later this month before the Passaic County GOP’s executive board after tying her last time around.
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UPDATE 1:08 P.M.
Save Jersey received the following statement from DeCroce spokesman Chris Russell after the original story ran:
After voting to increase county property taxes by $8 million last year and county spending by $20 million over the last two years in Morris County, it’s a bit hypocritical for Hank Lyon to lecture anyone about the evils of big government and the need to lower taxes. The freeholder should be careful not to throw stones in his glass house.”
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