Another Bucco envisions

a seat in State Assembly 

     BOONTON TWP. (12/10/08) - Anthony Bucco Jr., the son of State Senator Anthony Bucco,  announced yesterday he was a candidate for what will be a vacant seat in the State Assembly’s 25^th District.  The seat presently is held by Assemblyman Richard Merkt who has announced his retirement to run in what surely will be another difficult primary election for Governor.

     Bucco’s candidacy opens what should be an interesting primary election contest.  Another strong candidate in the race will be his brother-in-law Freeholder Douglas Cabana who has stated that he will enter the race next month.

     With Bucco and Cabana already announced Republican candidates and speculation that Randolph Councilman Gary Algeier is also interested, the race is getting a bit crowded.  They, along with Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll, who is seeking re-election, will be vying for just two seats.

   Bucco, 46, is a Republican and an attorney.  His wife, Amy, is Cabana’s sister. The couple has three daughters.  At his kick-off rally some 200 enthusiastic supporters heard his pledge to stick to the usual conservative principals… cutting taxes, eliminating wasteful state spending, reducing business taxes, stimulating the economy, creating jobs, promoting alternative energy, protection for the unborn and the rights of gun owners.    

       He also pledged to be the “loudest voice” in the legislature about what he termed the “flawed and failed” school funding formula that he said has led to “billions of wasted taxpayer dollars.”