Female Leaders From Essex County Endorse Lautenberg For Senate
 
Female leaders from across Essex County today announced they are endorsing Senator Frank R. Lautenberg for re-election, citing his years of work and support for female initiatives in the United States Senate on behalf of women in the state and across the country.

"Senator Lautenberg has a proven record of results and is committed to the vital issues affecting women, children and our communities in New Jersey," said State Senator Nia Gill (D-34th District).

"Senator Lautenberg has been a forceful and successful advocate for many issues I support and for the people of New Jersey.  He has compiled a record of accomplishments that merit our support," said Assemblywoman Mila M. Jasey (D-27th District).

"When thousands of New Jersey's children were in danger of losing healthcare coverage, Senator Lautenberg was there to stop it from happening.  He has always stood up for the interests of Essex County and New Jersey, and I am proud to stand with him as he continues to fight for our needs in the Senate," said Freeholder Linda Lordi Cavanaugh.

"Senator Lautenberg has fought for common-sense, progressive principles, like the first increase in the minimum wage in a decade and a woman's right to choose.  He is a champion for the values that are most important to us, and that is why I strongly support his re-election to the United States Senate," said Freeholder Patricia Sebold.

Senator Lautenberg has a strong base of support in Essex County with the endorsements of Rep. Donald Payne, Gov. Richard J. Codey and Newark Mayor Cory Booker.  These 21 female elected officials join the list of those supporting Senator Lautenberg for re-election:

* State Senator Nia Gill
* Assemblywoman Mila Jasey
* Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker
* Essex County Freeholder President Blonnie Watson
* Essex County Freeholder Carol Clark
* Essex County Freeholder Linda Lordi Cavanaugh
* Essex County Freeholder Patricia Sebold
* Newark Council President Mildred Crump
* East Orange City Council Chairwoman Quilla Talmadge
* East Orange City Councilwoman Andrea McPhatter
* East Orange City Councilwoman Joyce Goore
* East Orange City Councilwoman Jacqueline Johnson
* East Orange City Councilwoman Virginia Cross
* East Orange City Councilwoman Sharon Fields
* East Orange City Councilwoman Alicia Holman
* West Orange Councilwoman Susan McCartney
* Montclair Councilwoman-at-Large Kathryn Weller
* Bloomfield City Councilwoman Patricia Spychala
* Bloomfield City Councilwoman Patricia Barker
* Bloomfield City Councilwoman Pat Ritchings
* Bloomfield City Councilwoman Janice Maly

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