For Immediate Release: 3/30/22

Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller Endorses Congressman Payne

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr., (D-Newark) is announcing the endorsement of Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller. Praising Congressman Payne’s record on progressive issues like health care and voting rights, Mayor Spiller joins many other influential local leaders in the 10th District in supporting the veteran Democrat.

“Donald Payne is a progressive leader Democrats can count on,” said Mayor Spiller. “Congressman Payne has been a stalwart advocate for so many critical issues, including casting key votes to pass the American Rescue plan, preserve access to affordable health care and protect voting rights. When our Democracy was under attack, Congressman Payne stood up and twice voted to impeach Donald Trump. Along with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, Montclair is fortunate to have such strong representation in Washington.”

Congressman Payne has delivered significant federal funding to the Montclair community including over $13 million to the Montclair Child Development Center through the Head Start program, numerous federal grants to Montclair State University and other important programs.

“Montclair is one of New Jersey’s most progressive and forward-thinking communities and I’m proud to have the endorsement of Mayor Spiller,” said Congressman Payne. “I’m committed to representing the interests of all of my constituents, and that’s why I will continue to deliver quality job opportunities, better access to affordable health care, more resources for local law enforcement, and so much more.”

Congressman Payne has recently been endorsed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, New Jersey Education Association, the Communications Workers of America NJ, Laborers’ International North America Eastern Region, the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association and AFSCME NJ. He also recently announced the support of U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker as well as Governor Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop.

About Congressman Payne:

A lifelong Newark resident, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr., is a champion for working families, Democratic values and fighting to provide more opportunities for people in black and brown communities. He’s a devoted husband and father and a former union member with a blue collar background who has an immense respect for the dignity of work and the value of organized labor. A five-term Congressman, he was first elected in 2012 to succeed his late father, the legendary Rep. Donald Payne, Sr., who was the first Black Congressman in state history. Congressman Payne is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials in the powerful House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which has jurisdiction over major infrastructure initiatives including the Gateway Project that are critical to New Jersey’s economy. Congressman Payne co-wrote the House version of President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure act and has supported critical progressive legislation like the Build Back Better plan, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, the Equality Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and much more.