Ciattarelli’s Gubernatorial Plans Revealed in Town Hall
During a recent town hall meeting hosted by Sean Hannity, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli outlined his key objectives if he wins the election in New Jersey. With just days left until Election Day, he currently enjoys a seven-point lead over his Democratic opponent, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, in a state that has leaned heavily Democratic.
On Thursday, in Point Pleasant, Ciattarelli emphasized his intention to dismantle what he refers to as far-left policies, starting with New Jersey’s sanctuary status. He declared, “Executive Order No. 1: On day one, no town in this state will become a sanctuary city, and we will not become a sanctuary state,” provoking enthusiastic applause from the audience.
He pointed out that many of the current policies under Democratic Governor Phil Murphy were implemented through executive orders, which, importantly, can be reversed immediately. This means, in his view, that he could make significant changes right from the start of his term.
“Having sanctuary cities encourages illegal immigration and limits what local police can do,” Ciattarelli argued. He assured attendees that he wouldn’t hinder local officials from collaborating with federal agencies if that meant keeping communities safe.
Another priority on his agenda is the elimination of cashless bail, which he claims has contributed to a rise in repeat offenders exploiting the system. “Talk to your local police officer,” he said. “They’ll tell you about this ‘arrest, release, repeat’ cycle. It’s demoralizing.”
Certainly, the stakes are high. Ciattarelli expressed confidence based on early voting trends, despite not winning in previous gubernatorial races.
Furthermore, he took the opportunity to criticize Sherrill’s handling of her military history, particularly a disciplinary action that resulted from a cheating scandal at the Naval Academy. He suggested that transparency was lacking on her part: “All she has to do is authorize the release of her disciplinary records. If what she’s saying is true, those records will support that, but she won’t release them,” he noted, suggesting this reflects a troubling pattern.
Ciattarelli also mentioned Sherrill’s support for a New York socialist candidate, Zoran Mamdani, adding, “We asked her to decline that endorsement, and she did not.” The sentiment here is, perhaps, that constituents deserve clarity on their candidates’ affiliations.
