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Jack Ciatarelli

Jack Ciattarelli is a business-minded former state assemblyman and 2021 GOP gubernatorial finalist running again on a pragmatic, “fix-what’s-broken” message—tax relief, government efficiency, and accountability. The statewide platform is familiar; what matters here is how (and whether) it translates into results for Cumberland County.


Through a local lens, Ciattarelli has shown up. Since early 2025 he’s been a regular presence in our area—from the bi-weekly Republican breakfasts to major community events like the Puerto Rican Festival, church block parties, and other local gatherings. While neither campaign has offered much county-specific policy detail in public remarks yet, his consistent time on the ground suggests he’s better positioned right now to speak to our needs than his main opponent, whose public footprint here has been limited so far.


Our focus is simple: will Ciattarelli (and his opponent) address concrete Cumberland priorities—anything that he might be able to directly solve or help facilitate through his implied network of local representatives? Until we hear specific plans, this page treats visibility and local engagement as meaningful signals while pressing for clear commitments voters can measure through on the record statements.



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Ciattarelli

Running for:
Governor
Incumbent
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This election is on November 4th, 2025

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Videos

Rally Clip: Jack Ciattarelli & LD3/Gloucester Slate (Diner Event)



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This clip is from a Gloucester County diner—an easy drive from Cumberland County—where Jack Ciattarelli rallied with LD3 Assembly candidate Chris Konawel plus a slate of nearby legislative and county candidates. If you’re a Cumberland voter thinking “let me grab breakfast and learn about the people on my ballot,” here’s the order to focus on:

Watch order:
• 9:00–13:30: Ciattarelli’s core policy pitch (day-one actions & energy plan).
• 1:51–2:14: Chris Konawel’s ~30-second remarks (brief—no district specifics here).
• 6:19–8:49: Former sheriff Jonathan Sammons raises a local transparency issue (the K-9 “Ember” case), prompted by audience shouts—relevant to county-level governance.

Ciattarelli opens by saying no candidate spends more time in South Jersey than he does, then pivots to statewide goals: flipping 13 legislative seats, ending sanctuary policies, returning state workers to offices, appointing an AG who “backs police and parents,” rescinding Policy 5756, changing the State Board of Education and BPU, exiting RGGI, opposing offshore wind/mandates, reopening generation plants, and expanding nuclear—down to bringing back plastic bags.

Other quick speeches (LD4/5/6 and county commissioner hopefuls) reinforce themes of affordability, parents’ rights, and transparency; the only district-specific issue raised was the K-9 “Ember” matter during Sammons’ comments.



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Rally Clip Summary – Jack Ciattarelli (Gloucester County)

This table highlights the key moments in the clip, with quick takeaways for context.

Timestamp Topic Key Takeaways
0:00 South Jersey claim & unity Ciattarelli frames himself as highly present in South Jersey; sets statewide-unity tone and local relevance for the diner rally.
0:31 “We’re winning this race” Confidence message; positions the event within a broader 80-seat electoral context.
1:09 Flip 13 seats plan Outlines path to GOP legislative majority as part of a statewide strategy.
1:51–2:14 LD3 — Chris Konawel (~30s) Quick hits on budget, energy costs, crime/corruption; no LD3 specifics here.
2:18 LD4 intros — Esposito & McManus Affordability and change themes; builds regional slate momentum.
3:42 LD5 — Constance Stitzell Property taxes and parents/education emphasis.
4:15 LD6 — Jack Rangan & Peter Sykes Challenge to long-tenured incumbent; “turn NJ red” framing.
5:03 County chair remarks Underscores county-level commissioner stakes; Gloucester control in play.
5:57 Byron Driscoll (Commissioner candidate) Small-business focus; references COVID stance and governance priorities.
6:19–8:49 Former Sheriff Jonathan Sammons Transparency concerns; “no-show jobs” and K-9 “Ember” case raised by audience—only specific local issue aired.
9:00–13:30 WATCH THIS — Ciattarelli core policy pitch Day-one actions & energy plan: end sanctuary policies; return state workers to offices; appoint AG backing police/parents; rescind Policy 5756; change State BOE & BPU; exit RGGI; oppose offshore wind/mandates; reopen generation; expand nuclear; even plastic-bag rollback.
13:30 First-time voter “Nick” Brief human moment; engagement with a new voter.
14:09 Closing CTA “79-day sprint” message; renewed South Jersey pledge and turnout push.

Short Clip: Jack Ciattarelli at 7 Star Diner



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Quick vertical clip captured at the 7 Star Diner. It’s a short, candid moment from the same rally stop, useful for a fast look at the room’s energy and Ciattarelli’s retail-politics style.


Agenda

  • Affordability & Tax Reform
    - Cap property taxes as a percentage of assessed home value; expand senior property tax freeze
    - Reduce state spending by 30% and cap future budget growth to inflation
    - Cut Corporation Business Tax by 1% per year for five years
    - Reduce and consolidate income tax brackets; make student loan interest tax-deductible
    - Refund difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition to graduates who stay in NJ 3+ years

  • Government Reform & Efficiency
    - Enact 8-year term limits for state legislators
    - End remote work for state employees; mandate 5-day in-person work week
    - Create Department of Government Efficiency (NJDOGE) led by the Lt. Governor
    - Audit and streamline 3,000 board and commission seats
    - Reform NJ Board of Public Utilities to reduce utility and insurance rate hikes
    - Enforce 2-week cooling-off period before voting on state budget bills
    - Implement 'Customer First Initiative' across all state offices

  • Election Integrity
    - Require photo ID at polls and advance voter verification for mail-in ballots
    - Reform vote-by-mail laws to require ballots by Election Day
    - Expand early in-person voting and align primary/general timelines
    - Create a Voter Fraud Task Force under the Attorney General
    - Prohibit political chairs from serving on Boards of Elections
    - Adopt Florida-style ballot counting with early tabulation and fast reporting

  • Public Safety & Law Enforcement
    - Repeal sanctuary state policies and withhold aid from noncompliant cities
    - Protect qualified immunity and oppose civilian review boards
    - Fix bail reform to keep violent and repeat offenders detained
    - Support community policing and local hiring incentives
    - Restore COLA for police/fire pensions and protect future benefits

  • Education
    - Reform school funding formula with statewide per-pupil spending standard
    - Expand pre-K using private providers aligned with parent choice
    - Expand charter schools and school choice programs
    - Implement 3+1 college programs and job pipelines via Vo-Tech partnerships
    - Offer teachers pension choice via defined contribution options
    - Enact Parents’ Bill of Rights requiring online K-12 curriculum transparency

  • Energy Policy
    - Draft a new Energy Master Plan with an all-of-the-above strategy
    - Repeal mandates/timelines for EVs, appliances, and home standards
    - Ban offshore wind farms along NJ coast
    - Withdraw NJ from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

  • Transportation
    - Create Garden State Transportation Authority consolidating NJ Transit, Turnpike Authority, SJTA
    - Oppose and fight New York’s congestion pricing

  • Abortion Policy
    - Prohibit elective abortions after 20 weeks with certain exceptions
    - Support parental notification for minors seeking abortion
    - Oppose taxpayer funding of abortion and the Reproductive Freedom Act
    - Support education to reduce teenage/unwanted pregnancies

  • Healthcare
    - Guarantee coverage for pre-existing conditions and in-network continuity
    - Crack down on insurers inflating profits through denial tactics
    - Cover all emergency out-of-network care; stabilize markets via reinsurance
    - Promote free-market health systems and telehealth access
    - Support Medicaid innovation and protect Medicare/Social Security
    - Allow religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions via ombudsman

  • Veterans & Military Families
    - Eliminate active-duty requirement for National Guard tax benefits
    - Partner on veteran suicide prevention and provide family bereavement services

  • Gun Rights
    - Repeal laws violating due process; grandfather previously legal firearms
    - Standardize gun permit processes and reduce fees
    - Fast-track permits for applicants facing imminent threats
    - Fund mental health resources to address root causes of violence

  • Judiciary
    - End partisan balance rule for Supreme Court appointments; focus on legal qualifications

  • Disability Rights
    - Support inclusive housing, healthcare, education, employment, and abuse prevention
    - Work with nonprofit and community organizations to serve the intellectually/developmentally disabled

Background and Experience

Jack Ciattarelli is a lifelong New Jerseyan, born in Somerville and raised in Raritan, with deep roots in the state and a background in business, accounting, and public service. He holds both a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from Seton Hall University and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). Ciattarelli built a successful career as an entrepreneur in medical publishing and has served at every level of New Jersey government—on the Raritan Borough Council, the Somerset County Freeholder Board, and in the State Assembly (2011–2018).

In 2021, he ran a competitive campaign for governor, outperforming expectations and helping Republicans gain legislative seats across the state. Now on his third run for governor, Ciattarelli brands himself as a common-sense conservative focused on tax relief, government reform, public safety, and restoring affordability for working families.