SNJDC's Public Policy Speaker Series: Meet the Legislators of Districts 1, 2 & 9

alyssa1328
Mar 28
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Updated: Mar 31

On Friday, March 28th, the Southern New Jersey Development Council proudly hosted the legislators of Districts 1, 2 & 9 at Atlantic Cape Community College's Carême's Restaurant in Mays Landing, NJ.

ELEC 825's Gina Sullivan, Co-Chair of the SNJDC Government Affairs Committee, introduced Dr. Barbara Gaba, President of Atlantic Cape Community College, who welcomed attendees to the campus.

Marshall Spevak, CEO of Battleship New Jersey and Co-Chair of the SNJDC Government Affairs Committee, moderated the program.

The legislators in attendance for the program included:

Assemblyman Erik Simonsen (District 1)
Assembly Deputy Minority Leader Antwan McClellan (District 1)
Assembly Assistant Minority Whip Don Guardian (District 2)
Assemblywoman Claire Swift (District 2)
Joe Berg Chief of Staff to Senator Vince Polistina, (District 2)
Assemblyman Gregory E. Myhre (District 9)

Each legislator had individual time at the podium to outline their policy priorities for 2025. They unanimously emphasized efforts in key areas, including Education Funding, Energy, and Economic and Workforce Development. Additional topics of discussion included Cybersecurity, Gaming and Casinos, and Redevelopment and Manufacturing.

A lively Q&A with the audience rounded out the event.