Ruiz Statement on Amazon Announcement

TRENTON – Senate President Pro Tempore M. Teresa Ruiz issued the following statement today in response the Amazon’s announcement on the locations of its HQ2 facilities:

“The City of Newark came out of the Amazon competition as a winner. While Newark would have been the best location for Amazon’s new H2Q, I am extremely proud of all the work and effort that my hometown did in becoming a finalist.  This was a highly competitive endeavor and the City of Newark demonstrated it can go toe-to-toe with any major city in the country in attracting companies such as Amazon.  We showcased the assets that we have for businesses and employees alike. Without question, Newark has all the advantages – its location, transportation infrastructure and a workforce that is second to none.

“I look forward to continuing our efforts in promoting Newark as the ideal home for companies to locate their business.  We are proud of the progress we have made and we believe that our best days are yet to come.”