Congresswoman Sherrill Receives Bipartisan Endorsement from Sparta Town Council Members

West Caldwell, NJ — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill today announced bipartisan support for her re-election from two members of the Sparta Town Council. In a statement, Councilwoman Molly Whilesmith, a Republican and former Sparta mayor, and Councilman Dan Chiariello, a Democrat, shared why they’re endorsing Congresswoman Sherrill for a second term.

“I’ve worked with Congresswoman Sherrill and I’ve seen her dedication to improving the lives of her constituents, regardless of their party affiliation,” said Councilwoman Whilesmith. “She has shown up time and again, whether in the aftermath of storms that hit Sussex or to hear from our residents and students in Sparta. No matter what, Congresswoman Sherrill rises above partisanship to serve the 11th and I’m proud to support her.”

“We have a non-partisan council and that’s how we govern,” said Councilman Dan Chiariello. “Congresswoman Sherrill has proven that she is in tune with the needs of our community in Sussex County and she shares our commitment to working together to help our residents. I’m proud to endorse her for a second term in office.”

“Service to the people of Sparta and Sussex County is not about party, it’s about helping our residents,” said Congresswoman Sherrill. “When it comes to helping small businesses during COVID-19, addressing HABs at Lake Hopatcong, or protecting the jobs at Picatinny Arsenal, I have always sought to bring people together at all levels of government in service to our community and I’m honored to have the support of Councilwoman Whilesmith and Councilman Chiariello.”

Congresswoman Sherrill has built a strong record of bipartisanship in the House of Representatives fighting for the people of the 11th District. Seventy-five percent of the legislation she introduced during her first term has been with a Republican partner, including four pieces of legislation signed into law. She is a member of the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan group of veterans in the House of Representatives that works on issues related to veterans’ care, national security, and national service. She founded the bipartisan Regional Recovery Task Force with nine members from the Northeast to put forth recommendations and policy proposals including the SMART Act to provide direct support for state and local governments.