TRENTON, NJ – With the race for New Jersey’s next governor already underway, dozens of environmental leaders, community organizers, and elected officials gathered this week at the Social Profit Center in Hamilton to deliver a clear message: the Garden State’s next governor must take bold action on climate and environmental justice.
The event, hosted by the New Jersey LCV Education Fund in partnership with Isles Inc., marked the final stop on the “Enviro Fix in ’26” statewide tour—a public education campaign spotlighting local environmental solutions and urging candidates to adopt a sweeping climate and equity agenda.
Backed by a newly released 121-page policy guide created by a coalition of 25 statewide organizations, the campaign pushes for statewide investment in clean electricity, safe drinking water, union green jobs, and stronger protections for vulnerable communities facing flooding, pollution, and extreme heat.
Participants at the Trenton stop included Congressman Herb Conaway (D-3rd District), Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, DEP Community Liaison Tiffany Falcone, and Principal Planner Regine Delcy of the Mercer County Planning Department.
Speakers from Isles Inc. highlighted their work on the ground in Trenton, showcasing programs that improve housing, lower utility costs, and build local climate resilience—such as the GOTrenton! microtransit system, solar workforce training, rooftop agriculture, and lead remediation.
Attendees also took a guided tour via electric shuttle to Isles’ Tucker Street hub, where the organization runs training programs, youth development initiatives, and its main urban garden network.
The “Enviro Fix in ’26” campaign calls on New Jersey’s next administration to deliver measurable progress in six priority areas: transitioning to 100% clean electricity, protecting water and open space, growing clean energy jobs, lowering energy costs, improving community resilience, and advancing environmental justice.
Supporters say these goals are already being modeled in communities like Trenton—and now require statewide backing from leadership at the highest level.
The campaign’s next step will focus on engaging voters and gubernatorial candidates directly as the 2025 race accelerates.
Key Points
- Environmental leaders gathered in Trenton to conclude the “Enviro Fix in ’26” campaign tour
- Event promoted policy guide urging NJ’s next governor to prioritize climate action and environmental justice
- Community-based programs in Trenton showcased local models for clean energy, housing upgrades, and green jobs
As the governor’s race heats up, environmental groups are making it clear: climate leadership must be on the ballot.
