Today, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor-elect Dr. Dale Caldwell announced that their inaugural swearing-in will take place at NJPAC in Newark, where Gov.-elect Sherrill and Lt. Gov-elect Caldwell will outline their plan to deliver for New Jerseyans.

“For more than a year, I’ve been up and down this state and am on a mission to deliver for all New Jerseyans – lower costs, a better future for our kids, and a more transparent and accountable state government. Leadership means listening to the people about what keeps them up at night – and we will start my administration the same way we won this race, by listening and taking action for the people I serve. I couldn’t be more honored to be sworn-in as your next governor and begin my administration in the Gateway City – and as governor, I will continue showing up for Newark, Trenton, and all of New Jersey’s communities,” said Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill. 

“As the founding Executive Director of the Newark Alliance, I’m always excited to come back. I will also be forever grateful to the faith community in Newark that helped elect the first pastor to the office of Lt. Governor. Between my varied background as a pastor, educator, and small business owner and Mikie's history of service, we will bring a different kind of leadership to Trenton. Together, we will lower costs, support our small businesses and stand up for the rights of all New Jerseyans. It’s an honor to come back to Newark to take my oath and start delivering for New Jersey,” said Lt. Governor-elect and Transition Chair Dr. Dale Caldwell.

Sherrill’s first stop outside of Trenton as Governor-elect was in Newark, where she visited a local food bank to highlight her opposition to the Trump administration’s cuts to food assistance programs. In the November, Governor-elect Sherrill drove the highest turnout in Newark in a gubernatorial election since 2005.

“It is such an honor that Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill has chosen to be sworn into office in her home county of Essex. The Governor-Elect is just the second woman in the history of our state to be elected governor and it’s exciting that this momentous occasion will be taking place here. NJPAC is a state-of-the-art entertainment mecca and destination, and it will be an excellent opportunity to display all that Newark and Essex have to offer,” said Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

"It is a high honor for our city to be selected to host the inauguration of Mikie Sherrill. As New Jersey’s largest city, Newark is an appropriate setting for such a momentous occasion, bringing to bear its history of immigration, diversity, and shared democratic values. As the crowning jewel of our downtown district, NJPAC always shines bright – but on January 20, it will showcase the city’s radiance for all the world to see. Newark is proud and grateful today, and looks forward to enjoying the benefits of Mikie Sherrill’s governance with all our neighbors in the Garden State," said Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.

Additional planning and logistical details will be shared in the coming weeks.