Richard Piatkowski (R), US Cong, NJ 13th Dist. (Challenger)
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Richard Piatkowski
Name of Campaign Committee: Piatkowski2004
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1086 Perth Amboy, NJ 08862
Phone Contact Information: 732-277-2400
Campaign E-mail and website: Piatkowski2004.com Piatkowski2004@aol.com
State and District: NJ 13
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle):
This form completed by: Richard Piatkowski
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience:
Ran for county office 1984, elected to Board of Education, Woodbridge Twp 1987.. worked in various campaigns for 20 years and was Republican Chairman of Perth Amboy 4 years
Top Campaign Issues: War on Terrorism, Illegal Immigration and Identity Theft (a growing and under appreciated problem, especially among immigrants)
Education, Awards & Honors:
See website
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district:
17 towns through 4 counties, mostly urban areas, main Cities are Jersey City in the north and Perth Amboy to the south and touching on the eastern parts of Newark and Elizabeth. (district map on website)
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: I do not have exact numbers at my fingertips, but the district is heavily Hispanic and the Democrats outnumber Republicans by about 9-1
Issue Information
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with the response “Undecided� (1=�Strongly Disagree�, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9 Agree, 10=Strongly Agree)
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 10
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 6
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 8
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10) 10 +
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10) 3
Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10) 5
Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10) 1
State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10) 7
Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10) 1
Short Answer
Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples)
Yes, see website Piatkowski2004.com and included campaign literature attached
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
Bob Menendez is a CHAMPION of rights for ILLEGAL immigrants
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time? NO
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC? YES
Richard Piatkowski (R), US Cong, NJ 13th Dist. (Challenger)
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Richard Piatkowski
Name of Campaign Committee: Piatkowski2004
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1086 Perth Amboy, NJ 08862
Phone Contact Information: 732-277-2400
Campaign E-mail and website: Piatkowski2004.com Piatkowski2004@aol.com
State and District: NJ 13
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle):
This form completed by: Richard Piatkowski
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience:
Ran for county office 1984, elected to Board of Education, Woodbridge Twp 1987.. worked in various campaigns for 20 years and was Republican Chairman of Perth Amboy 4 years
Top Campaign Issues: War on Terrorism, Illegal Immigration and Identity Theft (a growing and under appreciated problem, especially among immigrants)
Education, Awards & Honors:
See website
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district:
17 towns through 4 counties, mostly urban areas, main Cities are Jersey City in the north and Perth Amboy to the south and touching on the eastern parts of Newark and Elizabeth. (district map on website)
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: I do not have exact numbers at my fingertips, but the district is heavily Hispanic and the Democrats outnumber Republicans by about 9-1
Issue Information
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with the response “Undecided� (1=�Strongly Disagree�, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9 Agree, 10=Strongly Agree)
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 10
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 6
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 8
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10) 10 +
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10) 3
Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10) 5
Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10) 1
State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10) 7
Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10) 1
Short Answer
Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples)
Yes, see website Piatkowski2004.com and included campaign literature attached
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
Bob Menendez is a CHAMPION of rights for ILLEGAL immigrants
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time? NO
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC? YES
