Get the Facts: Ciattarelli Voted Against "Buy American" Requirements

In December 2014, Ciattarelli voted against legislation that would have strengthened “Buy American” requirements for public contracts in New Jersey. 

The bill, backed by labor and manufacturing advocates, was intended to ensure that state and local governments prioritize purchasing goods made in the United States, supporting domestic manufacturing jobs and reinvesting public dollars into the local economy. These policies create jobs, protect critical supply chains, and prevent taxpayer money from flowing to low-wage, overseas competitors.
 
Governor Christie vetoed the bill squandering an opportunity to bolster the state’s manufacturing sector and middle-class workforce. Ciattarelli worked to stop a measure that could have kept more jobs and investments here at home - sending a clear message about where he stands when the choice is between protecting New Jersey workers or  favoring  a  global  outsourcing  agenda.   

[S-1811, 12/18/14; CBSNews, 2/6/15]
 
Ciattarelli has shown his true colors – and we can’t trust him. The choice we have in November could not be clearer.