Rockaway Council Members Jonathan Sackett Emanual and Friedlander Endorse Brendan Gill in Race for NJ-11

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District today announced endorsements from Rockaway Council Members Emanuel “Manny” Friedlander and Jonathan Sackett.  

“Brendan is a leader who listens, acts, and delivers for the people he represents,” said Councilmember Jonathan Sackett.  “His vision for NJ-11 aligns with the priorities of our residents in Rockaway, and I’m excited to stand with him as he seeks to serve in Congress.”

Councilmember Manny Friedlander added, “Brendan Gill has a proven record of putting community members first and fighting for working families in Essex County.  I’m proud to support his campaign for Congress, knowing he will bring the same dedication, integrity, and results to Washington that he’s shown locally.”

Gill expressed deep gratitude for the endorsements, saying, “I’m honored to have the support of Councilmembers Friedlander and Sackett. Councilman Friedlander’s decades of public service and Councilman Sackett’s leadership and dedication to Rockaway set a high standard.Together, we will work to ensure that NJ-11 continues to have a strong, effective voice in Washington, D.C.”

These endorsements further strengthen Gill’s growing coalition of community leaders, elected officials, union members, and advocates, all rallying behind his campaign to bring effective, results-focused leadership to Congress.

About Jonathan Sacket

Jonathan Sackett is a father of four, a small business owner, and lifelong resident of Morris County, Jonathan Sackett is passionate about his community. His background in economics, finance, and accounting and his experience as a local business owner provide both the understanding and real-life experience to tackle fiscal and quality-of-life issues. Jonathan is serving his second term on the Rockaway Township Council, where he has served as Council President and Vice President.

Councilmember Emanuel “Manny” Friedlander

Emanuel “Manny” Friedlander serves as a Rockaway Township Councilmember and is a proven champion for his community. A longtime resident and active civic leader, he is known for putting constituents first. He has been actively involved in local boards and committees, including the Historical Society, Library Board of Trustees, and Municipal Alliance Committee.

About Brendan Gill

Brendan Gill, an Essex County Commissioner and longtime civic leader, is running for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th District with a focus on protecting fundamental rights, strengthening the middle class, improving transportation and infrastructure, and defending democratic institutions.

For more information, visit www.gillfornj.com.