Stances & Focus Areas

Fiscal Responsibility & Budget Management

Budget Deflation · Lower Taxes · Stop Wasteful Spending

Responsible budgeting is essential to maintaining essential city services while protecting taxpayers. This includes reviewing current spending, identifying inefficiencies, and ensuring that city funds are used effectively and transparently. Long-term financial planning helps stabilize budgets and reduce unnecessary financial pressure on residents.

Compensation Commitment

As part of a commitment to fiscal responsibility and public service, Luis Cruz intends to decline the City Council salary if elected, to the extent permitted by law.

This intent reflects a belief that public service should prioritize accountability, transparency, and responsible use of taxpayer funds. Where full waiver is not legally possible, Luis is committed to pursuing lawful alternatives that align with these principles and minimize unnecessary financial impact on the city.

Education & School System Support

Getting School Systems Back on Track

Strong schools are a cornerstone of a healthy community. Supporting collaboration between local government, school leadership, families, and educators helps ensure students have access to safe, well-maintained facilities and quality educational resources.

Overdevelopment Review & Community Planning

Overdevelopment Inquiry

Thoughtful planning is important to preserve neighborhood character, infrastructure capacity, and quality of life. Reviewing development practices and ensuring proper oversight helps balance growth with the needs of existing residents and city services.

City Improvement & Beautification

City Beautification

Well-maintained public spaces contribute to community pride and safety. Beautification efforts include clean streets, maintained parks, and responsible property upkeep, all of which help enhance the appearance and livability of South Amboy.

Public Safety

Combat Crime

Public safety remains a core responsibility of local government. Supporting law enforcement, first responders, and community-based safety initiatives helps maintain a secure environment for residents, families, and businesses.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed, attend public meetings, and share their concerns as part of an open and transparent local government process.