NJ-GOV: NJEA endorses Mikie Sherril for Governor
The New Jersey Education Association PAC has endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill for governor, voting to back a candidate after spending tens of millions to defeat her in the Democratic primary.
The state’s largest public employee union said Sherrill was a supporter of public education and will stand with its members to raise teacher salaries.
“Mikie Sherrill understands that a pension is a promise. Unlike Jack Ciattarelli, she will keep that promise by fully funding public employee pensions so that educators can have the economic security they have earned and the dignity they deserve,” said the new NJEA officers: President Steve Beatty, Vice President Petal Robertson and Secretary-Treasurer Tina Dare. “She knows the promise of a secure pension is one important way to attract and retain dedicated professionals who will keep our public schools the best in the nation for years to come.
The Republican nominee, Jack Ciattarelli, declined to be interviewed by the PAC.
https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/njea-endorses-mikie-sherril-for-governor/