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  • NJ's next step on voting rights? Allowing 17-year-olds to cast primary ballots

    While some states are actively working to suppress voters, New Jersey continues to advocate for voter’s rights and expand access.


    “Just months after enacting a historic early voting law, New Jersey Democrats are pressing ahead with another expansion to voting rights — this time allowing 17-year-olds to cast ballots in primary elections.


    A panel of lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a bill, A2763, that would let 17-year-olds vote in June primary elections starting in 2022 if they will turn 18 on or before the November general election next year.”

    Sussex County Democratic Committee

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    May 13, 2021

  • Sussex County commissioners switch back to in-person only meetings, starting Wednesday

    🚨The Sussex County Commissioners will resume in-person only meetings beginning Wednesday at the Performing Arts Center auditorium at Sussex County Community College at 6 p.m. 🚨
    The county board announced the change on its website. According to the office of the clerk for the commissioners, an audio recording of the meeting will be posted online shortly after the meeting is concluded for residents who don't wish to attend in person
    Sussex County Democratic Committee

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    May 11, 2021

  • Biden administration revives anti-bias protections in health care for transgender people

    The Biden administration said Monday it will provide protections against discrimination in health care based on gender identity and sexual orientation, reversing a policy of its predecessor’s that had been a priority for social conservatives and had infuriated civil liberties advocates.

    The reversal is a victory for transgender people and undoes what had been a significant setback in the movement for LGBTQ rights.

    Sussex County Democratic Committee

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    May 10, 2021

  • Paul and Vrabel: We All Must Support the Needs of Andover Families and Andover Residents

    Sussex County needs leadership that will advocate for meaningful answers and genuine solutions, not premature ballot questions at the taxpayer’s expense and political theatre during election season. Mike Vrabel and Scott Paul will lead with integrity and be #workingforall.  Vrabel and Paul for Sussex County Commissioner
    “The reality is this premature ballot question will inevitably cost substantial tax payer dollars at a time that we are only beginning to recover from the financial setbacks resulting from the pandemic. The ballot question requests an investigation that is already underway in different capacities and a bi-partisan task force has already been formed. Sadly, this feels less like advocacy and more like the party politics we have gotten used to.”
    Sussex County Democratic Committee

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    May 07, 2021

  • Newton attorney honored as Law Day in Sussex pushes for advancing criminal justice

    Congratulations to Newton attorney Alan Strelzik for being honored on Law Day for his continuous dedication and work that focuses on advancing an equitable criminal justice system.

    Sussex County Democratic Committee

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    May 07, 2021

  • Byram mayor, council split on marijuana sales ordinance

    “Rubenstein presented a motion to table the ordinance, which attracted no votes.
    "I find it disappointing that we haven't even taken the time to engage our planning board or the public in a public forum," the mayor said, complaining that the ordinance was only briefly discussed at one prior meeting, with the topic "buried in the agenda."
    "Hopefully the public will turn out to the second reading of this ordinance," he said.
    Byram residents will have a chance to comment on the proposed ban on June 15, when the measure if up for a final vote.”
    Sussex County Democratic Committee

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    May 05, 2021