{"id":3478,"date":"2021-11-17T21:15:25","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T21:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/?p=3478"},"modified":"2021-11-17T21:15:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T21:15:31","slug":"senator-gill-im-running-for-senate-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/17\/senator-gill-im-running-for-senate-president\/","title":{"rendered":"SENATOR GILL: \u201cI\u2019M RUNNING FOR SENATE PRESIDENT\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MONTCLAIR <\/strong>&#8211; After the stunning defeat of long-time State Senate powerhouse Steve Sweeney at the hands of newcomer Republican Edward Durr, Sweeney\u2019s Senate Presidency is now up for grabs &#8211; and a local Senator has stepped to the forefront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cToday (Nov. 6), I announce my candidacy for the office of President of the New Jersey Senate,\u201d Senator Nia Gill said. \u201cOn Tuesday, the voters spoke, and with their voices, resoundingly rejected the business of politics as usual. This past election resulted in a mandate for change from the voters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe must meet that mandate and reestablish transparency and accountability within the Statehouse. This includes ensuring the ability for all Senators to be equally serviced by the staff and resources of the Statehouse. This includes guaranteeing the public has access to all proceedings. This includes giving legislators and the people ample time to review and provide input on proposed legislation before it proceeds for a vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are at a pivotal moment for the future of the State of New Jersey. This pivotal moment includes choosing who will be the next Senate President after Senator Sweeney\u2019s departure. As Senate President, I look to lead our chamber in a way that reflects and is responsive to meet our State\u2019s rich diversity of needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs we continue to rebuild our communities and deal with the impacts of COVID-19, we must choose a leader who will heed the voters\u2019 call and meet this moment for change. We must not be tempted by the path of least resistance and perpetuate the same dynamics the voters so clearly rebuked. I understand and have seen what makes the institution of the Senate critical for our future. We must choose a leader with a background and experience that can help meet the needs of our diverse State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am committed to working with each member of the legislature in all forty districts to address the issues raised by the voters and ensure the continued prosperity of our State. We must heal the divisive nature of our politics and move forward, together, for a stronger New Jersey. 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