Coalition to Restore Democracy: Grassroots and community leaders to host press conference to launch efforts to tackle corruption in New Jersey politics

TRENTON- On Thursday, February 28, at 11am, community leaders and activists, many of which played integral roles in the 2018 midterm victories and defeated state Democrats’ efforts to gerrymander legislative districts, will join together to launch a coalition focused on tackling and transforming New Jersey’s pay-to-play system of governing.

They will convene together at Newark Penn Station in the morning as passengers board the Chamber Train for the Walk to Washington, one of NJ’s premier private political events of the year, attended by elected officials and political insiders.

Coming off the heels of news that dozens of New Jersey’s political insiders held an exclusive “Boys Club” in Puerto Rico, the complete lack of surprise in the media and amongst the public speaks to the urgency of the actions to be taken by this Coalition. These grassroots activists and organizers see this example as another undemocratic way in which New Jersey lawmakers legislate and deal-make behind closed doors.

The groups will detail ways to improve the electoral, legislative and political system so as to prioritize the interest and voices of citizens over self-dealing and undue influence in order to stem the systemic corruption hampering New Jersey’s growth and to allow New Jersey to function as a true and productive democracy.

WHAT:                 Press Conference with grassroots and community leaders to launch Coalition to Restore Democracy at Chamber Train

WHERE:              Newark Penn Station

WHEN:                 Thursday, February 28, 11AM

WHO:                   New Jersey Working Families Alliance

Action Together New Jersey

Indivisible NJ 5th District

JOLT Ridgewood

New Jersey Resistance

NJ7 Forward

NJ11th For Change

SOMA Action

South Jersey Women for Progressive Change

Westfield 20/20

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