Ken Buck

Today, young people can’t afford to get started here. Seniors can’t afford to stay. Why? Because decades of reckless spending have crushed New Jersey’s taxpayers. We can change that. We can bring back a New Jersey where people can live, work, and retire with dignity. All it takes is the right kind of leadership.

@MattRooneyNJ @Jack4NJ @MikieSherrill

So Mikie and the DGA have been lying for weeks about @jack4nj allegedly supporting a sales tax hike. Tonight? @mikiesherrill wouldn’t commit to not raising the… sales tax!? I asked Jack for his reaction:

🚨Endorsement Alert🚨 Honored to have the support of the NJ PFRS COLA FORUM, representing over 12,200 retired police and firefighters — and fighting for all 54,000+ retirees across our state. As Founder @BuckK045 said, “Jack Ciattarelli is the only candidate who has consistently shown a real commitment to restoring Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) for retired police and fire heroes. He doesn’t just talk… he’s pledged to restore COLA in his very first budget.” Our first responders kept their promises to New Jersey. As Governor, I’ll make sure New Jersey keeps its promises to them — restoring COLA, protecting pensions, and honoring their service. #ItsTime #BackTheBlue #FirstResponders #COLANOW

I am honored to have the support of President @realDonaldTrump and so many New Jerseyans across the state. Early voting is open today & tomorrow! Election Day is Tuesday! Get out there & vote!

@kyleRocks13 It’s time to restore COLA. Democrat Inflation has eroded it and the job has never been harder. I’ll get it done.

Proud this morning to join in support of the NJ Former Troopers Heritage Foundation at their 2nd annual Golf Tournament @TrumpBedminster. As Governor, I will appoint an AG that has the backs of our law enforcement community, reinstate COLA, end catch & release bail reform and more. The law enforcement officers that keep us safe deserve a state government that fully supports them!

My honor today to spend time with members of the Atlantic County Retired Police & Firefighters Association. Backing the blue means supporting our retired first responders, restoring COLA & protecting their pensions. Good discussion today and will be back again soon.

ICYMI: Some key points from the Town Hall Event last night in Teaneck. I answered questions and talked to voters about how I will restore COLA, ban wind mills off our Jersey Shore, implement voter ID and more. ⬇️

My platform contains absolutely no changes to police and fire pensions (PFRS) for current workers, retirees, or future recruits, and supports restoring the COLA. Read more of my platform on these issues here: bit.ly/3jodQfm (2/2)

3️⃣ days to go… I’m drafting my last minute debate questions as we speak. FYI: If you suggest it in this thread below? I will see it, and I may ask it…

@BillSpadea @MattRooneyNJ @Jack4NJ @EdTheTruckerNJ @JonBramnick2025 Bill, absolutely know your stance. When did you first come out supporting COLA? I know for a fact @Jack4NJ supported reinstating COLA in 2021.

@BuckK045 @MattRooneyNJ @Jack4NJ @EdTheTruckerNJ @JonBramnick2025 You know where I stand Ken. The ONLY candidate to support COLA from the beginning.

@kyleRocks13 @MattRooneyNJ 💯! All these candidates have said and posted they will restore COLA! Let’s hear there plan! Additionally Fullop and Sweeney have both said they would reinstate COLA! This is a huge issue for NJ voters and I will make sure my following votes for the best one!

@MattRooneyNJ What are their stance on Restoring Full Cola for Retired/Disabled Police and Fire PFRS.. Will they sign the Bill if Murphy doesn't?

@MattRooneyNJ Ask about reinstating COLA for NJ retirees! #COLANOW Thanks @MattRooneyNJ

@anish_koka OC NJ! LOVE IT! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Observation from a beach town

@senatortesta 13 years ago, legislators suspended COLA! PFRS retirees are hurting, as the majority of retirees don’t get full SS due to the WEP. Legislators seen the need to vote themselves a pay raise. It’s time to honor & help those who risked their lives to protect our citizens! #colanow

Another year, another bloated state budget packed with higher taxes. During today's voting session, I joined my Republican colleagues and railed against the FY 2025 budget on the Senate floor. The fact we were only given two days to review a $56 billion budget is pure lunacy.

@Jack4NJ @StevenFulop @rasjbaraka Additionally teachers’ paychecks are less each year with the cost of healthcare and inflation. Teachers should opt out of paying union dues! Send a message to the NJEA!!!

With test scores plummeting and teachers across NJ forced to go into their own pockets to buy classroom supplies, can NJEA leadership really not think of a better way to spend $8 million in teacher dues?!? @StevenFulop @rasjbaraka ??

@MattRooneyNJ Christie promised in writing not to touch our pensions and did just the opposite! He destroyed the lives of NJ’s retirees by suspending COLA under a lie he sold everyone, which was spearheaded by Norcross and Sweeney! #COLANOW

Chris Christie accomplishments: 1. Enacting the tax credit scheme at the heart of Norcross's indictment 2. Destroying the South Jersey GOP 3. Taking the legs out from under Mitt Romney in 2012 4. Dooming Kim Guadagno 2017 5. Raising the gas tax This is only a highlight reel...

@TestaForNJ How do you think NJ police and fire retirees feel with no cost of living in 15 years! Additionally, the majority of PFRS retirees do not get full social security due to the WEP. Reinstate COLA! #Justiceforretirees

It’s nearly impossible for companies to operate in New Jersey due to endless regulations and high costs of living. As the Co-Chair of the bi-partisan manufacturing caucus, I’ll always fight for and champion policies that promote businesses growing and staying here. It’s time we make, “Trenton Makes, the World Takes” mean something again!

@JonBramnick Support law enforcement by reinstating COLA!

In Elizabeth to support law enforcement at the Union County Chiefs Association