Munoz Challenges McGettigan 4-27-08

For Immediate Release: April 27, 2008

From: Dennis Munoz, Democratic Candidate for Atlantic County Sheriff

Contact: 839-3840

Munoz Challenges McGettigan:

Let’s Debate: Anytime! Anywhere! Let the Voters Decide!

Dennis Munoz, Democratic Candidate for Atlantic County Sheriff, today issued the following challenge to the current Sheriff to debate at anytime or anyplace in Atlantic County allowing the voters to hear the platforms of both candidates and discuss the campaign issues.

Munoz, an officer on the Atlantic City Police Department for 28 years and the recipient of numerous awards and citations for excellence in the line of duty, emphasized the significance of debates because the Sheriff’s office is such an important position in Atlantic County.

Munoz said, “Last year, when McGettigan ran unsuccessfully for County Executive, he didn’t even have a clue about the budget of his (the Sheriff’s) department or the number of personnel under his command. Recently, he hired an under sheriff who has absolutely no police background and another under sheriff in his department is his cousin.”

“I want to offer the voters every opportunity to hear both of us openly discuss the issues that are so vital to all residents and taxpayers of Atlantic County,” said Munoz. There are concerns and issues that effect the residents in the western part of our county, which are different from the needs of residents of our inland communities. It is imperative that McGettigan and I select times and places as soon as possible and then, the voters can hear us discuss the issues and our platforms,” said Munoz.

“I welcome any media outlet, radio personality, civic group or municipal organization to contact me, as well as my opponent, so we can set-up the debates and guidelines,” said Munoz. “I will be there and anxiously look forward to a series of debates. These debates will allow the voters the opportunity to make an educated choice in the June 3, 2008 Primary Election after hearing both of us discuss the issues and concerns of this Sheriff’s race.”