Joint Statement from NJDSC and Essex County Democratic Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr., Passaic County Democratic Chairman John Currie and Monmouth County Democratic Chairman David Brown:

“Senator Nicholas Scutari’s decades of legislative experience, understanding of the issues facing urban communities, and commitment to communities of color make him a strong choice to serve as Senate President. We also applaud the diverse team he has assembled to lead the Senate. Along with Governor Murphy and the newly installed leaders in the Legislature, we must reaffirm our commitment to our Black and Brown communities and our working families. We must continue to fight for economic fairness and true social equity, and we must continue to break down the barriers that perpetuate systemic racism. We believe the diverse voices of this Senate leadership team are the right ones to keep moving our state towards these goals.”