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UPDATE::::::::::: The Democratic members of redistricting committee dropped the original Democratic proposal - On Sunday, April 3rd, the redistricting committee approved a map that does not pit Senators Buono and Vitale against each other.
Thank you everyone for your support!
Sincerely,
The 100+ signers of the below letter.
P.S. Below is statement from Senators Buono and Vitale
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Thank you.
Now that Professor Rosenthal, the Redistricting Commission's Supreme Court appointed member, has chosen the Democratic legislative map, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who stood with us through this sometimes difficult process.
We are proud to stand with you to make health care more affordable and accessible for every woman, man and child. We are proud to stand with you in the cause to keep New Jersey a leader in public education. We are proud to stand with you in the fight to make sure corporations and multi-millionaires simply pay their fair share so middle class families and seniors get relief from their tax burden. We are proud to stand with teachers, nurses, cops, firefighters and all those who put public service first. We are proud to stand with everyone who works tirelessly to protect our air, water. open spaces and shore. And, most of all, we are proud to stand with all those who never stop fighting for justice, tolerance and the belief that New Jersey can be better tomorrow than it is today.
You touched our hearts by standing with us. And we want you to know we will always stand with you.
Thank you.
Barbara Buono and Joe Vitale
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This was delivered yesterday. - Rosi
Over 100 Democratic activists, elected officials and party leaders have written a letter to Democratic State Committee Chairman John Wisniewski asking him not to move forward with a map that targets Senate Majority Leader Barbara Buono and Senator Joe Vitale.
In media reports on March 30th, Senator Vitale issued the following statement: "The latest map submitted ironically at the direction of the Democrat chair, puts at risk one of two Senators whose public careers have been in part dedicated to shaping policies that benefit minorities, women and the disenfranchised. It does not enhance opportunities for minorities, and only potentially enhances a political career."
Since the petition was announced at 2:00pm on March 30th, over 100 Democratic activists have signed on and are prepared to follow through.
Democratic activists and party members can sign the petition by visiting http://www.jerseydemocratsunit...
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