The Republican Freeholders of Monmouth County each year come up with new and inventive ways of wasting YOUR money. This page will document for you the total lack of fiscal responsibility our elected officials have demonstrated. Some of the highlights include maintenance for a helicopter for the Shade Tree Commission. The first question that comes to mind is: "What does the shade tree commission do?" The second is: "Why do they need a helicopter?" The third is: "Why are we spending $40,000 for  helicopter maintenance ?" The fourth is: "Are they kidding?"