Amy Kennedy Endorsed by 26 Progressive Leaders Across South Jersey

“We must be willing to stand up to power and fight for what’s right for working families.”

Brigantine, NJ – Today, a group of 26 progressive leaders across South Jersey endorsed Amy Kennedy for New Jersey’s second congressional district.

“I am honored to have the support of so many progressive leaders and organizations here in South Jersey.  To me, being a progressive means putting forward bold ideas to get things done on the issues that matter to my community — health care, jobs, climate change, and reforms that will clean up our politics,” said Amy Kennedy.  “I have done more than anyone in this race to lay out a vision for the progressive goals I will achieve for NJ2 in Congress. I will never stop fighting for this vision, because I want to make sure South Jersey is a community where all children have the opportunity to succeed and thrive. We must be willing to stand up to power and fight for what’s right for working families.”

Kelly Redkoles, Chair of Harrison Township’s Democratic Committee, said, “I’m excited to personally be supporting Amy Kennedy for New Jersey’s second congressional district. Our communities have been struggling to break free of the same old politics that got us Van Drew and pursue progressive legislation that serves the people of South Jersey. We need affordable health care for all, including mental health, we need jobs that pay a living wage and we need protections for our workers. Amy knows this community, she’s part of this community. She’s a genuine, empathetic and down to earth mother and wife and I know we can count on her to serve the people of South Jersey”

“South Jersey is a diverse community that has for too long been under leadership only interested in serving themselves. As a social worker with over 30 years of experience, I’ve watched the trickling effects of poor leadership affect our most vulnerable communities,” said Julia L. Hankerson, licensed clinical social worker and member of Cape May County Indivisible. “South Jersey is long overdue for a leader that is willing to stand up for underserved communities, to put people above political gain and to fight for justice and equality. Amy Kennedy’s leadership is reflective of the kind of progressive politics our community needs.”

“During this pandemic, Amy Kennedy has worked diligently to provide South Jersey with resources and information. She has continued to put forward policies and plans that address the growing challenges we are facing, including those that have stemmed from COVID-19 and its impacts,” said Shaun Moran, President of the Great Bay Democratic Club in Ocean County. “Too often, I have seen South Jersey’s leaders attempt to profit from their power rather than do right by the residents of our community. We need Amy’s integrity and leadership to push South Jersey forward in a time of crisis.”

Kelly Redkoles, Sean Moran and Julia Hankerson are joined by the following progressive leaders in endorsing Amy Kennedy:

Fran Zimmer, Ocean County

Jeanne Connelly, Ocean County Committee Member

Earl Lewis, Ocean County Committee Member

Lisa Bonanno, Co-Chair Action Together, Gloucester County

Joshua Smith, Atlantic County Committee Member

Helen Duda, NJ CD 2 Progressive Democrats Leader, Atlantic County

Alejandra Londono, Atlantic County

Wayne Lewis, Atlantic County

Bob Fritz, Salem County

Patty Bomba, Salem County

James Colby, Salem County

Gretchen Landenburger, Member of Cape May County Indivisible

Debi de la Cretaz, Cape May County

John de la Cretaz, Cape May County

Kathy Heather, Vineland teacher and NJEA member, Cumberland County

Denise Arrigo, Member of Millville Planning Board, Cumberland County

Victor Bermude, Cumberland County

Nicole Mougakas, Cumberland County

Angela Bardoe, Cumberland County

Bonnie Martin, Cumberland County

Joseph Perella, Cumberland County

Wendy Pavlics, Cumberland County

Penny Watson, Cumberland County

With the endorsement of these 26 progressives, it adds to the drumbeat of progressive organizations who are supporting Amy including: NJ Working Families Alliance, Communication Workers of America, New Jersey Education Association, New Jersey CD2 Progressive Democrats and End Citizens United. Amy Kennedy has put forth more policies than any other candidate, that honor progressive values and will push South Jersey one step closer to ensuring social and economic justice for all. Her policies include a Workers’ Bill of Rights, a comprehensive health care plan, a criminal justice reform plan and a mental health and addiction plan. To see all of Amy’s policies click here.