Mikie Sherrill Endorses Armando Fontoura for Essex County Sheriff

Montclair, NJ — Today, Mikie Sherrill released the following statement announcing her endorsement of Armando Fontoura’s campaign for reelection as Essex County Sheriff:

“Reinforced by his years of law enforcement experience in Newark, Sheriff Fontoura came to the Essex County Sheriff’s Office with the mindset to improve the department, a reason why the voters have reelected him time and time again. Under Sheriff Fontoura’s lead, Essex County has made strides to reduce crime, revitalize court security, and get guns off the streets. As a former federal prosecutor and Gun Sense Candidate, I am proud to work with and join Sheriff Fontoura in his relentless calls for gun reform.

“Sheriff Fontoura and his office have played a critical role in Essex County’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Through his support, Essex County has been a national model in testing and vaccinating, a testament to his leadership and vigilance. It is for these reasons that I announce my endorsement of Sheriff Armando Fontoura’s reelection as Essex County Sheriff.”

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