Brick Township Council Election 2021: Perry Albanese

BRICK, NJ — The 2021 election campaign culminates when voters go to the polls Nov. 2 to choose Brick Township Council members.

There are three seats up for election and six candidates seeking those seats, which are four-year terms.

Patch asked each candidate to answer questions to give voters information about who they are and their stances on various issues. We are printing their responses in full, unedited except for spelling or punctuation.

Here are the answers from Perry Albanese.

Age: 51

Town of residence: Brick

Position sought: Council member

Party affiliation: Republican

Family: Brother, Dean Albanese

Education: BS Rutgers University

Occupation: Employed at the Ocean County Health Department

Previous elective office, if any:

None

Do you or anyone in your family work for the state, county or local governments?

No

Why are you seeking office?

I have been a resident of Brick for over 50 years and have watched our community through decades of BUREAUCRAT COMPLACENCY. I'm here to change that, we all have a responsibility to ensure that our lovely community retains its reputation forever.

What do you feel is the most pressing issue facing the community, and what do you want to do about it?

Violent crime is up 28 percent from 2018-2019 this is a very serious issue we face going forward. Also over on Van Zile road there is a school that recently was shut down for not complying to the rules/law. We have seen these happen in other towns. We need crisis management intervention for these issues.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking to serve?

Democrats are OK with our citizens being forced to get vaccinated if we want to go to school/work our CIVIL LIBERTIES are being infringed on each day. It's apparent that the bigger role we allow the government to play in our lives the more control they have. Whether it be federal, state or local governments, the issues stemming from each have a direct influence on how we live our lives. As Republicans we stand for freedom of choice.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Education. We oppose Governor Murphy's executive order to require our children to wear masks at school we believe it should be a personal choice decided by parents. We also believe that CRT or Critical Race Theory should not be part of the curriculum.

Tax Manipulation. Prevent the Mayor from manipulating the no or small tax increase during his election year thereby misleading taxpayers by postponing tax increase the following year.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you will be effective in office?

I have many athletic accolades but it did not come without failing. I'm not afraid to fail, I'm afraid to quit. I have been a successful coach, teacher, trainer ect. The most important thing to me is discipline, consistency and attitude. I'm not afraid to take on tough projects.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I have been a resident of Brick Township for over 50 years. I was there in the beginning of SummerFest to help set up, clean up, making sure people got on the busses safely. I have been involved in beach cleanup since I started working at Brick's beaches in the late 1980s. If elected I'm here to go to work for the good people of Brick Township.