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Voters should know what Republicans like Robert Kaiser and Barry Wilkes will do if they’re elected:

• Higher taxes for New Jersey families and seniors? That’s what Republicans like Robert Kaiser, Barry Wilkes, and Jack Ciattarelli are promising. While New Jerseyans struggle with rising costs, they would support a 10% sales tax^{1 2} and roll back property tax relief for seniors, homeowners, and renters³. They have already raised local taxes by $11 million⁴. While New Jersey families pay the price, Robert and Barry’s wealthy friends and donors will reap the benefits of the Republican tax plan⁵. Even awarding campaign donors bloated government contracts⁶. Their goal is clear: higher taxes, special deals for the uber-wealthy insiders, and no relief for working families⁷. They’re not on your side.
  

It’s important that voters over 50 and especially voters of color over 50 in New Jersey’s 38th legislative district hear this message, especially before they vote, including those who vote by mail or early in person. This message is particularly effective when voters watch it on digital and streaming channels. It is also highly effective if voters hear it in Spanish language.

1. New Jersey Independent. Recording captures Jack Ciattarelli saying he’s open to 10% sales tax in New Jersey. | September 3, 2025.

2. Barry Wilkes donation to Jack Ciattarelli (ELEC), Robert Kaiser donation to Jack Ciattarelli (ELEC).

3. Rob Kaiser & Barry Wilkes for State Assembly, Facebook Posts. June 28, 2025, June 29, 2025. Wilkes & Kaiser criticized the 2025 state budget, a budget that includes $2.4 billion for ANCHOR and $600 million for Stay NJ.

4. Since Kaiser was elected to the Paramus Council in 2021, taxes have increased by $11 million (20.8%).

5. Barry Wilkes, Facebook Post. July 5, 2025. Wilkes defended the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which cuts billions in Medicaid and SNAP funding for New Jersey while cutting taxes for the wealthiest and big corporations.

6. Robert Kaiser, on the Paramus Council, awarded his campaign donors government contracts. Kaiser specifically voted to award one engineering firm contracts worth $809,000. Thereafter, Kaiser received thousands of dollars in donations from that same firm.

7. Barry Wilkes, Facebook Post. July 5, 2025. Wilkes defended the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which cuts billions in Medicaid and SNAP funding for New Jersey while cutting taxes for the wealthiest and big corporations.

Persuadable Independent and infrequent democratic voters should know :

• That in New Jersey it is not enough to raise a family and buy a home. Families everywhere are being squeezed due to higher costs from healthcare, to housing. And Republicans and Washington and Trenton could make these prices skyrocket further. Thankfully, Lisa Swain and Chris Tully are fighting back. Cutting property taxes in half for homeowners, seniors and renters through StayNJ and Anchor programs. They’re even taking on insurance companies by lowering health care and prescriptions costs. Our families power New Jersey and if we want a better future it’s Lisa Swain and Chris Tully for us.

It’s important that all persuadable voters in New Jersey’s 38th legislative district hear this message, especially but especially important that Latino and Hispanic voters receive this message before early vote and election day.