NJUA PRESIDENT CHURCHELOW STATEMENT ON VACCINE PRIORITIZATION FOR UTILITY WORKERS

Trenton — New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) President Tom Churchelow issued the following statement today regarding the announcement by Governor Murphy that utility workers will be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccinations starting April 5:

“The pandemic brought many things to a halt. Utility workers across the state have kept at it though, ensuring millions of New Jerseyans do not have to worry about telephone, electricity, drinking water and wastewater services during these trying times.

“Prioritization of frontline, essential utility workers is welcome news and we thank Governor Murphy for highlighting their diligence. We owe it to those who have put their health on the line to protect them while doing these critical jobs.”

The New Jersey Utilities Association is the statewide trade association for investor-owned utilities that provide essential water, wastewater, electric, natural gas and telecommunications services to New Jersey residents and businesses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. NJUA has provided a forum for the exchange of ideas and a unified voice in the public policy arena for its members since 1915. For further information on NJUA, please visit www.njua.com or follow us on Twitter @NJUtilities.

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