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Understanding NJEA PAC's Endorsement Process Understanding NJEA PAC’s endorsement process submitted by the candidate and candidate. The committee may The screening if he or she is an incumbent, the recommend the endorsement process candidate’s voting record. of one candidate in a race, Each candidate screening ses- recommend no endorsement, Establishing a sion lasts up to an hour, allowing or recommend a “your choice” On Nov. 7, New Jersey voters screening committee time for candidates to make a option, which indicates that both will head to the polls to elect PAC screening committees are presentation and answer screen- candidates are in agreement with a new governor and 120 state established for each legislative ing committee questions. Ques- NJEA’s goals and positions. legislators. State government district (LD). Each committee tions are based upon the issues The 125-member NJEA PAC has a profound impact on what includes members of the NJEA described above and concerns Operating Committee consists happens in New Jersey’s schools. PAC Operating Committee who within the county membership. of NJEA’s officers, the NJEA Ex- That’s why the NJEA Political represent their respective coun- When evaluating the can- ecutive Committee, the county Action Committee (PAC) care- ties and the New Jersey Retirees’ didates, screening committees association presidents, the NJEA fully screens all candidates for Education Association (NJREA) consider candidates’ positions Government Relations Commit- statewide public office. legislative county chairperson. on issues and electability. For tee, the Congressional Contact NJEA PAC prides itself on Screening committees also incumbents, committees also Committee, the president of New having a sound, fair, and demo- include NJEA Government consider legislative voting Jersey Preservice Education As- cratic process leading up to the Relations Committee and records, committee assignments, sociation, the NJREA legislative endorsement of a candidate. Congressional Contact Com- leadership positions, sponsorship chairperson, and two NJREA The purpose of the process is mittee members from counties of pro-public education legisla- regional legislative chairs. to identify the candidate most involved, the county president, tion, and accessibility to NJEA For the November general supportive of NJEA’s legislative and NJEA Executive Committee members. election, the committee usually program. Endorsing and elect- members from the counties meets in August. It reviews the ing candidates who support involved. recommendations of the screen- NJEA’s goals significantly Endorsing the ing committees and brings votes increases the association’s ability candidates Evaluating the to determine who will become to pass favorable legislation and The screening committee does NJEA PAC-endorsed candidates. stop negative legislation. candidates not make the final endorsement. For November elections, Rather, it recommends a position On the pages that follow are screening committees generally to be considered by the NJEA photos and statements from the invite candidates for an interview PAC Operating Committee. legislative candidates who upon in July. Prior to meeting the can- To make its recommendation, completion of the process were didate, the committee reviews the county screening committee endorsed by NJEA PAC. completed NJEA questionnaires discusses the merits of each Note: There were no endorsements in Legislative Districts (LDs) 17, 26, and 29. Candidates are screened on their records and on their agreement with NJEA’s goals and positions. Candidates marked with an asterisk indicate a “your choice” endorsement. In those districts you may find more candidates are listed than there are positions up for election. “Your choice” indicates that each of the candidates listed meet NJEA’s standards for endorsement. 24 NJEA REVIEW LD 1 *Vince Sera (R) Senate As a teacher for the past 11 years, I understand and appreciate the hard work and dedication Jeff Van Drew (D) of all our teachers and educational support I greatly appreciate NJEA’s endorsement. I will professionals. I am committed to making sure continue to support needed resources for our our pensions are fully funded and that we bring public schools to ensure that our children can an end to excessive high stakes testing. I am compete in a global economy. In recognizing honored to have NJEA’s endorsement and am the challenges facing our education profes- looking forward to being your voice in Trenton. sionals, I will continue to fight for fair working conditions for all public school employees. *Brenda Taube (R) I feel honored to be among candidates who are Assembly aligned with NJEA goals and positions. Our Robert Andrzejczak (D) teachers and educational support professional As a policymaker, my job is to ensure that our team provide a vital role in our society—educat- public schools have the resources they need, ing our future. while not standing in the way of our educators’ primary objective to teach. I appreciate the endorsement of the NJEA and will continue LD 3 to support the work of teachers and education Senate support professionals. Fran Grenier (R) I want to thank the NJEA for their endorsement R. Bruce Land (D) and the members in Gloucester, Salem and As a retired captain from the New Jersey De- Cumberland counties for everything they are partment of Corrections and a Vietnam veteran, doing to get me across the finish line on Nov. I know the value of public service. I understand 7. The education of our children is one of the the importance of having the resources you most important things we do as a society and need to fulfill your mission and the promise of supporting teachers and educational support a secure retirement at the end of your service. professionals is deeply important to me. Public education is vital to the future of this nation, and I will always fight for it. LD 4 Senate LD 2 Fred Madden (D) Senate I am deeply appreciative of the support and Chris Brown (R) confidence of teachers and educational support I believe in New Jersey’s public education professionals in the Fourth Legislative District system and have approached my legislative re- and beyond. I look forward to working in sponsibilities with improving the opportunities partnership with the education community to of our children through our public schools. On ensure that we are collectively providing the behalf of our working families, I put aside party children of this state with the best education affiliation to stand up to Gov. Christie and de- possible. fended the work of all public school employees. Assembly Assembly Paul D. Moriarty (D) I appreciate the contributions of NJEA members Vince Mazzeo (D) I’ve taken the time to visit schools to talk about to the education and development of our chil- the issues facing public education. We need to dren and the future of our state. I look forward focus on what’s happening in the classroom – to working with you to find fair solutions to our improving educational opportunities by putting most pressing issues: adequate school funding off costly testing that isn’t proven, focusing on and fulfilling pension obligations. Thanks for curriculum that we know works, and taking your endorsement and support. care of our teachers and education support professionals. Gabriela Mosquera (D) Educators and educational support staff are instrumental in molding the minds and trans- *John Armato (D) New Jersey has always been known as a leader forming the lives of young people. They serve in quality public education. As an assemblyman, as role models, motivators, and life coaches. I will fight every day to ensure that teachers and They continuously encourage students to support staff have access to the tools they need achieve their highest potential. Their passion for to succeed, full funding for our schools, and a education and their commitment to a student's curriculum that’s proven and works. future is inspiring. I am honored to receive this endorsement. OCTOBER 2017 25 LD 5 LD 7 Senate Senate Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D) Troy Singleton (D) I remain committed to working in partnership As a union member, I am honored to be with our teachers, educational support profes- endorsed by NJEA. Investing in our children's sionals, and NJEA to craft sound policies that education, in our educators, and in our protect them, preserve the high quality of public schools is critical for a brighter future. Our education this state has to offer, and ensure the children deserve a high-quality education no thorough and efficient education our students matter where they grow up. As an assembly- deserve regardless of where they live. man, I have worked hard to support those dedicating their lives our children, and I will Assembly continue that work as your Senator. Patricia Egan Jones (D) I am proud to receive the support of teachers Assembly and support staff. The work you do is priceless, Herb Conaway (D) and I look forward to working each and every As the son of a history teacher, I know the day to ensure that your hard work and sacrifice hard work and dedication our teachers bring are not in vain. Thank you so much for your to the classroom every day. Our educators endorsement. and public schools are the backbone of our state. I have fought every day to ensure all Arthur Barclay (D) our schools are fully funded and pensions are I am honored to be endorsed by the hard work- protected. I look forward to continuing this ing men and women who teach and support work so we can ensure our children have the our students. I have dedicated much of my incredible education they deserve. professional life to supporting and mentoring youth and know how important, and at times Carol Murphy (D) difficult, it can be. I was taught to give back to the community, which spurred my involvement volunteering LD 6 to improve our parks and work to build and modernize public schools.
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