HOLMDEL CONSERVATIVES
Holmdel Conservatives support elected officials and candidates who uphold principles such as fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, transparency and accountability.
For the 2025 June primary, there is only one Republican choice for Holmdel Township Committee:
GREG BUONTEMPO and PRAKASH SANTHANA
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Say NO to Special Developer Tax Break
Township Committeeman Brian Foster voted YES to extend a special tax break (called PILOT) to resale buyers of the Regency age 55+ townhouses at Bell Works. A property there sold for $1.6 million last December.
These $1+ million townhouses didn’t need a tax break, to begin with, let alone extended by Brian Foster and the Township Committee. Where are the tax breaks for other seniors living in Holmdel?
Under the PILOT program, none of the taxes from that high-end luxury development go toward our school district - millions of $$ over the lifetime of the agreement.
Why the special tax treatment?
From the TC meeting minutes:
RESULT: CARRIED.
MOVER: DJ Luccarelli
SECONDER: Brian Foster
AYES: DJ Luccarelli, Rocco Impreveduto, and Brian Foster
Holmdel residents deserve better. Our school students deserve better.
Early voting starts on June 3. Remember to vote Greg BUONTEMPO (1F) and Prakash SANTHANA (2F) for Holmdel Township Committee.
Mail-in Ballot
If you requested one, you will be receiving your mail-in ballot during the week of April 21, 2025. This year's mail-in ballot will be different from previous years. The candidates running for the same office will be listed in a single "office box". Candidates for the Holmdel Township Committee will be in Office Box F. Remember to vote for:
Gregory Buontempo, 1F, and Prakash Santhan, 2F
Santhana on Why he is running for Township Committee
From Prakash Santhana, former Deputy Mayor, on why he’s running for Holmdel Township Committee:
“… I’ve seen the direction of our town shift—without a clear plan to control spending or lower our taxes. Holmdel deserves better.
Our property taxes continue to rise, and the Board of Education is expected to propose yet another referendum next year. While our opponents claim the tax rate is “flat,” that’s only part of the story. The township controls just 30% of the tax bill—the remaining 70% is driven by BOE spending, which keeps going up.
Worse, we’ve seen deals like the $600,000 transfer to the BOE with no true shared services in return. That’s not fiscal leadership—it’s a missed opportunity. Other towns have used shared services to save millions. Holmdel should too.
Equally concerning is the current Vonage redevelopment plan, which sets a dangerous precedent—transforming commercial property into residential use. This marks a significant departure from Holmdel’s Master Plan.”
To see his complete letter: https://tinyurl.com/Santhana-letter
On June 10, there is a clear choice, VOTE for Greg BUONTEMPO (1F) and Prakash SANTHANA (2F) for Holmdel Township Committee.
Promoting Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability in Politics
One of the key pillars of the Holmdel Conservatives' platform is fiscal responsibility. We support managing taxpayer dollars efficiently and effectively, ensuring that funds are allocated towards programs and initiatives that benefit the community as a whole. By prioritizing fiscal responsibility, we seek to lower taxes and ease the burden on hardworking individuals and families.
In addition to fiscal responsibility, Holmdel Conservatives also place a strong emphasis on transparency. We believe that the public has the right to know how their government operates and how decisions are made. By providing greater transparency, we aim to build trust and foster collaboration between elected officials and the community.
Accountability is another core value of the Holmdel Conservatives. we believe that elected officials should be held accountable for their actions and decisions, and that there should be consequences for those who fail to uphold the public trust. By promoting accountability, we strive to create a government that is responsive to the needs and concerns of its citizens
Ultimately, Holmdel Conservatives stand as a beacon of hope for those who believe in the power of accountability in politics. By promoting fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability, we are working towards creating a government that serves the best interests of the community.
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