V JAMKS K. IANNONK A 26 yeaf resident of Sea,Isle City where he is vief president of the Sands Department Store, Mr lannone. 35, is now in his second year as chairman of the Cape May County Democratic Committee. He is also municipal leader of his party and.has served as county chairman of the Kennedy. Florio, Sheets for Sheriff and Town/Voll for Freeholder campaigns during thp past three years. s Hw was' gradupted from Wildwood Catholic High Schttol in 1965 arjd’ attended York (Pa ) County and Atlantic Community colleges He served in the Army for two years He was a J979 Outstanding Young Men of America wipient Married to the former Barbara Poland of Cedar Grove. N.J -, he is the father of three clftldren, and is a licensed real estate broker, and principal stockholder in a land development company. (From Page 1) “What we don't want to happen is a company come in here and not find people that can work for them and.go out of the county to get those people." lannone continued "Our goal is to provide new jobs, longterm and year round jobs for the people of Cape May County — and .education is a very big part of that " AC'C’OHDING TO TtIK candidate, the county’s existing Economic Development Commission isn’t putting enough emphasis on businesses to locate at other locations besides the county airport "The present Economic Development Commission is losing some longterm site in concentrating just on the airport." he said "That’s a very n re location but we have to do more than tnat . We have to attract business to go to different areas of the county so those communities can directly benefit from the tax ratables they would create." lannone, a county resident for 26 years, is strongly advocating that a county college commission be esffblished here to assist those residents seeking to further their education beyond the secondai7 level "My i(k»a of-a county college commission is something thlt we could have on line in a.very short period of time without paving to go thru the expense of building a college," he emphasized There are no immediate capital improvement costs and the county college commission would not have a permanent faculty." CONTINUING. HE explained that a "brokerage system" between area col leges <such as Atlantic and Cnmberland Community colleges i would be initiated to offer a full range of courses here in the county. "I would like to see a merger between the Vo-Tech Center and the county college, "^e said "We have the facilities existing right now. and the two things that would happen is that the Vo-Tech Center would Ik* considerably upgraded and the county would Ik* eligible for state and federal funds not available to the Vo-Tech Center, (alone. >" lannone'noted that the county must pay charge back costs for residents attending a Community! college outside their county and in 1981 the county spent some $192,000 in such fees In 1982 the freeholders budgeted $420,000 for this purpose, he said. But while creating jobs and beefing up the local educational system is high on his list of priorities, the candidate continues to assert that the challenge closest to all citizens now and over the next decade is the county Municipal Utilities Authority. "WK’VE GOT SOME real problems there and I think that's an immediate challenge that should be addressed with much haste jin my estimation.• there's mjllions 61 dollars being wasted " lannone said he's not comfortable with a regional system" "I think it k too cosily, especially niow with the lederal government possibly only picking up 50 per cent of the cost," jhe

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asserted, noting that 10 years ago some 80 per cent of the funding was coming from the federal government "This puts an enormous burden on the piunicipalities signing up as part of the system. "My idea is to upgrade existing treatment plants under the advice and consent of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection).’’ he suggested. "I think that would be a more cost effective method.” According to Mr. lannone. the burden of responsibility for keeping the MUA accountable to the public falls on the freeholders. "If we’re going to continue to keep home rule here, we should not let the state get its hands on the MUA." he said, pointing out that there is considerable talk that Trenton might take over NJ MUAs across the state. •IT’S UNFORTUNATE that we can’t be responsible to handle our own matters. This is one of the things I want to bring to the office of freeholder...a new sense of responsibility to the people here. I think with the right people in office and the right people as commissioners on the MUA. we can handle our own problems and keep our home rule." . Asked what he believes will b<*thfc major challenges in the county over the next 10 years. lannone also pointed to a growing need for improved health care. * "I think the county is really falling short of its responsibility to provide the truly needy with good health care programs." He said, opining that the "freeholders fell Short in not keeping the now disbanded ar thnlis clinic at Crest Haven alive. “i would loveMo see satellite clinics established throughout the county using existing facilities," the candidate continued. These clinics — whidh would be held at different senior citizen centers, high schools and community centers — would provide county residents opportunities to have their blood pressure checked. be diagnosed and treated for arthritis; and if diabetic, receive necessary insulin injections, the candidate said. , According to lannone, such programs could be funded by part of the 8 per cent gross revenues Atlantic City and the casino industry must provide the state to be used for funding of new and innovative ’programs. "I intend ttf get a fair share of thaTtn Cape May C6unty fo establish funding for these satellite clinics," he said. QUESTIONED WHETHER he feels the present county administration is anticipating future county challenges, lannone said he believes they are aware of county needs. "I can’t say that they’re not addressing these things... but because they’ve been there so long, thev tend to get stagnant and very comfortable," he said, adding that, "I think with my candidacy I can,brin|?a new aggressive leadership to the board of freeholders and start doing some of these good things we’re talking about." According to the candidate, his goals Ore "achievable," unlike the emphasis so often put on programs that he refers to as "pie in the sky and just simply dreams." Prointing out that there are achievable projects on the drawing board right now such as the completion of Rt. 55 and the possible revival of local rail seiVice, lannone stressed tfiat more concern is being given such concept^ as a bay-bridge tunnel across the Delaware. "The idea of a baybridge tunnel is very nice... but certainly not achievable by any means in the near future," he said Continuing, he noted that officials are elected to "get some-action" on issues. "A freeholder has a wealth of lobbying ability, and I think a stronger voice coming out of the freeholders office to our legislators will push them to work a little harder'for these things that we’re talking about. "THERE’S NO SENSE just sitting still in the water when we can move forward," lahnone went on. "I think that’s what we’ve been doing over the past number of years. "When this campaign first started a local paper likened me to Don Quixote tilting at windmills for an impossible dreain because I’m a Democrat. But I think over the course of the last couple of months those things changed a little bit and I think the way I’ve approached the issiies and the way I suggest handling them has turned the tables on Don Quixote. The dream is no longer impossible...! think it’s going to be reality." he said Describing the difference between himself and his GOP opponent. James Kilpatrick, the Democrat quoted from a speech made by John F. Kennedy in 1960: It's time for a new generation of leadership to cope with new problems and new

(From Page 1) have virtual autohomy, Kilpatrick acknowledged that he feels the board of freeholders has an oblication to the people of Cape May County to see that the MUA does have greater accountability. He also pointed out that any regulatory legislation passed controlling MUA operations should not apply to only the Cape May operation but also to other MUA’s throughout the state < SPEAKING OF THE feasibility of the regional concept versus upgrading of existing facilities, the candidate indicated "upgrading of klocal facilities prdbably would have bee^ better for us in the long run because riowwe are faced with having to expend large sums of 1982 dollars — and possibly 1983 and 1984 — for something that maybe'could hav.e been handled on a smaller scale back in the 70’s" "I think originally it may have been a good idea, but I think somewhere along the line we missed the boat, he added. Discussing the growing need for expanded health care. Kilpatrick emphasized.the need for improved county nursing care and an effective program for alcoholism and drug abuse. "We’re finding a great many senior citizens who are in need of nursing home care, and there is a limited number of nursing homes — most privately operated," he said. He suggested that one means of solving the problem might be for the county to lease licensed facilities from private operators. Under this arrangement, ' private individuals would supply the capital whil^the county would operate the facility. f ON ANOTHER TWIG, education, the candidate was questioned whether he supports the idqa proposed by Democrat freeholder hopeful James lannone calling for the creation of s county college commission. "I value education, but we have to look at. it from an economical approach," Kilpatrick asserted, erhphasizing that once a commission is.formed, faculty must be brought in with all the benefits, obligations and of the state. He. also noted that a county college commission can’t be created unless the go-ahead to do so is first given by the state. As Kilpatrick views the situation, emphasis should be put on bringing light industry into the area and than enforcing it with the educational training needed to prepare one to perform specific labor. He added that he doesn't believe more youngsters will stay in the area even if the county community college system is initiated. ACCORDING TO THE candidate, the county’s tourism efforts need to be strengthened. ' "We should try to plan and develop an aggressive program," he asserted, pointing out that this past summer the resort communities, especially in the southern part of the county, suffered because a segment of annual tourists — Canadians — didn’t vacation imthe region. "We’re in a ma|or location ... There’s no reason why w^cah’t investigate bringing people from th^Vashington D.C. area, the Baltimore area j|)d the New York area, he added, emphasizing, however, that this tourism effort must be a cooperative endeavor between the individual municipalities and tile state. Tourism and the development of light industry should go ahead simultaneously," the candidate went on, stressing that tourism is something "we can get right into now," while bringing in light industry is "going to take planning.” . Continuing„the attorney pointed out that the facilities needed to support tourism are already there. "It’s not like you’re going to have to go and build motels and create beaches ... You capitalize on your principle assets thdt are right there," he said. ASKED IF HE believes Cape May County is overdeveloped, Kilpatrick

opportunities...for there's a new worli to be won. "There’s a new county to be won here in Cape May County," lannone paraphrased. "I think I’m the person that can address those new problems with a fresh outlook." The Democratic Freeholder, candidate believes that government has been taken out of the hands of the people here in Cape May County," he said, emphasizing that through his office all the people, not just a small faction, will be considered. "I want to give Cape May County back some of the good things I got growing up here," Mr. lannone said.

James Kilpatrick GOP candidate James Kilpatrick was selected to run for the freeholder seat cur rently held by Jack Bittner after the incumbent was elected mayor of Ocean City and opted not to seek reelection to his county post. * Formerly from Pennsylvania, .the 47-year-old attorney resides in Ocean City with his UHfc Lois and two daughters. * Mr. Kilpatrick received a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School. University of Pennsylvania, in 1957, and obtained his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1961. He is a member of the Ocean City Zoning Board and serves on the board of directors of the local Cedar Beach Civic Assoc. 'While living in Pa., he served as a school board member, participated on a local Citizens Council, and was a member of both a Citizens Advisory Committee on County Planning and a Recreation Commission. acknowledged that when the barrier islands were developed, less than proper consideration was given to the way they developed. "There are areas that have been developed that probably shouldn’t have been developed, but they're there now, and unfortunately that creates a real constitutional problem," he noted. Contiruiing, the candidate pointed out that he was deeply concerned when the state, through its proposed Beach and Dunes Act, decided to create an authority that would have the ability to determine if the owner of a home on the beachfront can rebuild his dwelling should it be destroyed or burns in a fire. "I think that’s getting carried away," he said, noting that if further development is to take place along thP coast, officials will have to rely upon the experts in planning and zoning. "WE ALSO HAVE TO look at our own ideas and concept," Kilpatrick added, stressing his belief in the home rulg philosophy. "I’m not one who believes you turn everything over to experts,” he said. Questioned about what he hopes to accomplish if elected. Kilpatrick responded with, "The first thing I plan to accomplish is to do the best damn job I can. "You know it’s easy to say I’m going to accomplish this or I’m going to do that," the candidate continued, stressing, however, that there are a lot of "day-to-day, nut-and-bolt decisions" that have to be made. These decisions, which include departmental requests and budgetary requests, are routine, he added. As to goals, Kilpatrick heads his list of priorities with development of a solid tourism program. Secondly, he hopes to encourage light industry to locate in the county, while at the same time seeing that development progresses so as to adequately meet the needs of a growing population. And thirdly, he wants to keep a "very strong arm around the MUA,” an authority that will spend about.$291 million before it completes construction of all its regional sewage treatment plants, according to Kilpatrick. TOO MUCH EMPHASIS is placed on a candidate coming into office on a white charger like Lancelot and immediately accomplishing all these great deeds, the candidate went on, pointing out that the reality of the freeholders office is that it is a position where one usually just handles problems that have to be solved. "If these problems are not solved in a reasonable and proper fashion, they’re going to create a monster down the road," he added. "The major differences between myself and my opponent is one, experience, and two, my opponent tends to go along the line that there are a couple of issues that he’s going to emphasize," Kilpatrick noted. He stressed that he also believes he is philosophically nWre "conservative" than his Democratic counterpart, adding that, "I like to listen and not talk. When I've heard everything, then I’ll make a decision and you’ll know what I think."