Hector Tavarez for U.S. Congress Campaign Gains Momentum: Rolls Out Major Community Leaders’ Endorsements

“I’m honored to have received the endorsements of major community leaders in NJ-2. I’ve dedicated my life to community service and helping South Jersey be a great place to live and raise a family.”

— Hector Tavarez, Democrat for U.S. Congress

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, March 8, 2022 — Police Captain (Ret.) Hector Tavarez, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd District, announces the endorsements of major community leaders in South Jersey. “I’m honored to have received the endorsements of major community leaders in NJ-2 for my campaign for U.S. Congress. I’ve dedicated my life to community service and helping South Jersey be a great place to live and raise a family,” said Hector Tavarez.

Hector Tavarez was born in Hammonton, grew up in Mullica Township and has lived, been educated and worked in South Jersey his entire life as part of a large and proud American family with Hispanic heritage. It’s here in South Jersey that his wife of 32 years, Denise, and he have raised their three incredible children and have been blessed with two amazing granddaughters. Hector is a retired Egg Harbor Township police captain and founder and Executive Director of the Police Activities League of Atlantic County, a non-profit youth organization he founded in 1989. He has spent his entire career serving the community.

The following South Jersey Community Leaders have personally endorsed Hector Tavarez for U.S. Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd District.

Pleasantville Police Chief (Ret.) Sean Riggin

Egg Harbor City Mayor Dr. Lisa Jiampetti

Penns Grove Mayor LaDaena Thomas

Penns Grove City Council President Charlyn Martin

Carney’s Point Mayor Ken H. Brown

Carney’s Point Deputy Mayor Pat Bomba

Salem County NAACP President Nelson Carney Jr.

Bishop Luke A. Witherspoon II

Pastor Thelma Witherspoon