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Steve Sweeney Has Delivered for Atlantic County

​Steve Sweeney has long been a champion for South Jersey, fighting to bring meaningful change to our communities. As a South Jersey native, he understands the unique needs of Atlantic County and has worked tirelessly to improve our economy, education, and public safety.
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Thelma Witherspoon, Vice Chair of the Atlantic Democrats – “Whether I’m talking to my neighbors in Hamilton Township or with volunteers in Atlantic City at my food distributions, the one thing I hear over and over is a desire for Democrats to get back to their working-class roots. That’s why I’m proud to support my longtime friend Steve Sweeney.”
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Sam Ferraino Jr, Southern New Jersey Central Labor Council President – “Steve Sweeney is a passionate advocate for the working class, and his platform is built on addressing the everyday struggles of working families. He understands the challenges of balancing work, family, and financial stability, and has consistently championed policies aimed at improving wages, job security, and access to affordable healthcare.”
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Donna DeCaprio, UNITE HERE Local 54 President– “Steve used his power as Senate President to even the playing field. He stood by Atlantic City workers and fought to preserve family-sustaining jobs in South Jersey. He fought back against the efforts to eliminate healthcare, pensions, and job security for thousands of families in our community. Through the entire fight, Steve never wavered. He never gave up. He backed up our members and their families with every tool at his disposal. During our darkest hour, Steve was there with us.” ​​
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Jose Maldonado, UNITE HERE Local 100 President – “[Sweeney has been a] tireless advocate for workers in New Jersey, including our brothers and sisters. … His fight to raise wages for airport workers is a testament to his commitment to fairness and justice in the workplace. … As governor, he will continue to champion the rights of working families across our state.”
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Notable Endorsements from Atlantic County:

  • Michael Suleiman, Atlantic County Democratic Chairman

  • Meg Worthington, Former Galloway Mayor

  • Warren Kotacska, Absecon Democratic Municipal Chair

  • Janice Sykes-Heisler, Buena Borough Democratic Municipal Chair

  • Bob Campbell, Hamilton Democratic Municipal Chairman

  • Walead Abdrabouh, Atlantic County Democratic Committee Secretary

  • Joe Kuehner, Egg Harbor City Council President and Former Mayor

  • Ron Ruff, Former Atlantic County Democratic Chairman

  • Steve Stokes, Carpenters Union Official

  • Karen Gallagher, Democratic Activist

  • Jim Akers, Buena Borough Democratic County Committeeman

  • Jonathan Diego, Egg Harbor Democratic Committeeman​​

Steve Sweeney Delivered results for Atlantic County
 
Strengthening the Workforce - Increased the minimum wage and required earned sick leave, and strengthened the New Jersey pension system, ensuring greater stability and security for Atlantic County’s workforce.
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Expanding Educational Opportunities - Sponsored “The School Funding Reform Act,” which eliminated longstanding inequities in the school funding formula and the Vocational Education Bond Act to expand workforce training in New Jersey public schools.
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Making Atlantic County More Affordable - Authored a 2% cap on local government spending, effectively lowering property tax increases and making Atlantic County a more affordable place to live. 
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