PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CAR-PAC is Making a Final Push To Raise $500,000 Ahead of 2023 Elections JAMES B. APPLETON CAR-PAC, the Coalition’s political action committee, has raised nearly $318,000 as of September 18, 2023, and has set an ambitious goal of raising $500,000 ahead of the elections this November. The funds contributed to CAR-PAC help the Coalition ensure the franchised new car and truck retailer industry’s voice is heard in Trenton on a wide variety of important public policy issues. It is critical that EVERY dealership contributes to CAR-PAC to ensure we have the necessary financial resources to support candidates (on both sides of the aisle) who support the franchised retail automotive industry in New Jersey. CAR-PAC advocates on behalf of New Jersey’s franchised dealerships and works tirelessly to educate legislators on the many contributions the industry makes to the state’s economy. Remember, ALL 120 MEMBERS of the New Jersey State Senate and General Assembly are up for re-election in November, and New Jersey’s 500 neighborhood new car and truck dealerships have a huge stake in the outcome of this election, which may have unexpected competitive races, thanks to the newly drawn legislative districts. NJ CAR appreciates the support of the 300 dealers who consistently contribute to CAR-PAC and hopes they will continue their support. The Coalition hopes those dealers who have not previously contributed will reconsider supporting this critical tool for NJ CAR. NJ CAR currently invoices dealers $1,000 per year to keep CAR-PAC funded properly, but it is important to know that the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) rules allow Continued on page 8 6 new jersey auto retailer
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