Codey statement on Senator Bateman’s announcement of his intention to retire at the end of his term

LIVINGSTON – Today, former Governor and current Senator Richard J. Codey (D-27) released the following statement on Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman’s announcement that he plans to retire at the end of his term.

“It has been my pleasure to serve alongside Senator Bateman, and his father before him. Their family has been friendly with our family for years; no one cares which party they were part of. He was a good steward of the seat, and worked hard for the good of his constituents. New Jersey is a better place because of Kip’s service in the Legislature. I wish him the best and we will be seeing him down the road for sure.”