Are you with us? Here's a list of new jersey politicians who have forfeited their salaries during the covid-19 pandemic

Are You with US? Here’s a List of New Jersey Politicians Who Have Forfeited their Salaries During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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April 22, 2020
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TRENTON, NJ – The list is very short and we’re hoping to encourage all of our state elected officials here in New Jersey to show solidarity with the people of New Jersey and immediately stop taking their pay while the rest of New Jersey is shut down and out of work.  The elected officials on this list have taken a bold step to show that they do care about the lives and livelihoods of everyday New Jersey residents and will share in our struggle!

If you are an elected official who wants to be added to this list, please email your proof to news@shorenewsnetwork.com.

President Donald J. Trump – NOT Taking Salary

Governor – Phil Murphy – Taking Salary
Lt. Governor Shiela Oliver – Taking Salary

U.S. Senator Cory Booker – Taking Salary
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez – Taking Salary

U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross – Taking Salary
U.S. Congressman Jeff Van Drew – Taking Salary
U.S. Congressman Andy Kim – Taking Salary
U.S. Congressman Chris Smith – Taking Salary
U.S. Congressman  Josh Gottheimer – Taking Salary
U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. – Taking Salary
U.S. Congressman Tom Malinowski – Taking Salary
U.S. Congressman Albio Sires – Taking Salary
U.S. Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. – Taking Salary
U.S. Congressman Donald Payne Jr. – Taking Salary
U.S. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill – Taking Salary
U.S. Congresswoman Bonne Watson-Coleman – Taking Salary

New Jersey State Senators NOT Taking Salaries
None

New Jersey State Assemblymen NOT Taking Salaries
Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger

New Jersey Mayors NOT Taking Salaries 
Maurice B. Hill, Toms River
Mayor Tersigni, Phillipsburg

New Jersey Council/Committee Members NOT Taking Salaries
Daniel Rodrick, Toms River
Laurie Huryk, Toms River
Brian Geoghegan, Toms River
Josh Kopp, Toms River
Maria Maruca, Toms River
Matthew Lotano, Toms River
Terrance Turnbach, Toms River
Randy Piazza, Jr., Phillipsburg
Frank McVey, Phillipsburg
Danielle DeGerolamo, Phillipsburg
Robert Fulper, Phillipsburg
Harry Wyant, Phillipsburg

Call or email your local assemblyman, senator, congressman, mayor or council member and ask them to stand in solidarity with all of the people in New Jersey!

Visit your town’s local website, Facebook page, twitter account and spread the word in local community groups.  Ask them, “Are you with US?”

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