WPCNJ Endorsed Asw. Valerie Vainieri Huttle for NJ State Senate
The Women’s Political Caucus of NJ (WPCNJ) Endorses Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle for District 37 Senate Seat
With the retirement of the incomparable Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, the Legislature will lose one of its most dedicated advocates for women’s issues. We must ensure that her seat is filled by a public servant as equally committed to not only supporting women and women’s initiatives, but one with a record of spearheading their advancement and passage. We believe Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle is that candidate.
For over a decade, Valerie Vainieri Huttle has supported and advocated for issues central to WPCNJ’s mission including reproductive health and choice initiatives, pay equity, paid sick leave, and assistance for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. She did so not only in words but in deeds, sponsoring with Senator Weinberg so many of the laws that make New Jersey better for women.
Assemblywoman Vainieri Huttle has made Trenton more welcoming for women who want to serve in government. She has long maintained a majority female staff and has hosted a leadership program for high school women from her district. She is also a champion for seniors and individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions, and their paid and unpaid caregivers, who are disproportionately women.
The women of New Jersey need greater representation in the State Senate. WPCNJ proudly endorses Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle for the District 37 Senate seat.
WPCNJ to Honor Kivvit Recipient of the Corporate Award
Kivvit is a nationally recognized, top 15 public affairs and strategic communications firm. We are proud of our strong commitment to creating opportunities for women and fostering the advancement of women’s careers. Kivvit celebrates and encourages representation and diversity across our five offices, while also ensuring we are a family-friendly workplace.
In our nine years serving the State of New Jersey, we have been fortunate to participate in and manage campaigns that help keep our neighbors healthy and safe, grow our economy, and create jobs that benefit New Jersey’s working families.
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WPCNJ Expresses Gratitude and Congratulations to Senator Loretta Weinberg on her Retirement
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For the women who choose to serve, work and volunteer in the volatile world that is New Jersey politics - a field dominated and controlled mostly by men – Senator Loretta Weinberg has been our fiercest advocate, our source of inspiration, our conscience, and our consummate role model.
The Senator’s ability to amplify women’s voices in the political process and to elevate women to serve in meaningful leadership roles has never wavered. Indeed, the footing we rely upon in advancing women’s issues today is a direct result of her longtime efforts to stand up for the most marginalized in our society. When leaders failed to meet this standard, or if they threatened to take us backwards, she has never hesitated to hold them accountable.
Her strong, capable leadership has guided so many women in New Jersey government and politics. She helped us find our voice, pursue our goals and achieve real progress in so many important areas. In a time when family obligations are still disproportionately shouldered by women, she has served as an example of how to balance private lives with public service.
Most importantly, she has taught us that the progress women have achieved is not accidental. It has been hard-fought and earned inch by inch. Today, we recommit ourselves to build upon those achievements and follow her example.
The Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey sincerely thanks Senator Weinberg for the vital work she has performed throughout her distinguished career, and for being a source of inspiration and support for current and future women leaders.
Your physical presence will be profoundly missed, but we promise you that your legacy will carry on. We wish you all the best in your retirement and very much hope you will, at least occasionally, continue to hold our feet to the fire.
WPCNJ To Honor Michael Egenton, Good Guy Award Recipient
Michael Egenton serves as Executive Vice President, Government Relations for the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, representing the business community on legislative and regulatory matters to the Governor, State Legislature, various State Agencies and the Press.
Michael is the State Chamber’s Chief lobbyist on environmental, energy, labor, state budget, transportation and local government issues. He currently serves as chair on the advisory board for the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs at Rutgers University - Camden. This 26-member body is committed to advancing southern New Jersey through the research conducted at the policy center.
He is also the longest active serving member on the New Jersey Clean Air Council, an advisory group appointed by the Governor that makes recommendations to the state of New Jersey on matters and programs pertaining to air pollution control.
Prior to coming to the State Chamber, he worked at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), analyzing environmental statutes, rules and regulations that impact New Jersey businesses.
Michael also was the Project Director and Principal Author of Modern Forms of Municipal Government, a report published by the New Jersey State Commission on County and Municipal Government.
Michael Egenton is New Jersey-born and educated. A native of Plainfield, Union County, he is a graduate of Seton Hall University and has a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Kean University.
Michael and his family currently reside in Voorhees Township, Camden County.
WPCNJ Proudly Endorses Two Candidates in Legislative District 25
Trenton, NJ – The Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey (WPCNJ) proudly endorses Rupande Mehta for State Senate and Darcy Draeger for State Assembly in the 25th Legislative District. Mehta and Draeger support WPCNJ’s mission to uphold and protect reproductive freedom and achieve equal rights for all women.
WPCNJ is honored to support these talented women who are ready, willing and able to fight to improve the lives of all New Jersey citizens. Now, more than ever, it is critical that we come together and encourage New Jersey residents to vote and to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms we care so deeply about. WPCNJ feels very fortunate that the citizens of LD25 have the opportunity to vote for two well-qualified and dedicated women.
WPCNJ, founded in 1972, is a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus. It is a multi-partisan organization dedicated to increasing the number of women in elected and appointed positions in government, protecting reproductive freedom and promoting equal rights for women.
WPCNJ Mourns the Loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey (WPCNJ) mourns the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was the second woman to hold a seat on the US Supreme Court and served almost 30 years, becoming the most prominent member of our nation’s highest court.
Justice Ginsburg devoted her life to defending constitutional democracy and fighting tirelessly for gender equality. Her historic tenure profoundly improved the lives of American women.
She championed women’s rights against discrimination, push to secure voting rights and supported the right to access health care – including birth control.To say she’ll be missed is an understatement. She was a true trailblazer for all women.
As a women’s organization committed to, among other goals, protecting reproductive freedom and creating a women's political power base to achieve equality for ALL women, we rededicate our efforts to elect more pro-choice women to office and ensure Justice Ginsburg’s legacy is not only honored, but endured.
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WPCNJ Stands in Solidarity to Advance Equality
"The Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey expresses our deepest sympathies to the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Eric Garner, Kathryn Johnston and countless others that have lost their lives to senseless and racist violence.
As an organization that strives to achieve true equality for women in New Jersey, the Women's Political Caucus stands in solidarity with individuals and organizations dedicated to dismantling structural and systemic racism and achieving justice for victims of racism.
Meaningful equality will never be achieved until discrimination against ALL oppressed groups and individuals is fully eradicated.
We encourage our members and associates to consider supporting organizations working to advance equality and end systemic racism. A list is found below. Some educational opportunities are also found below. Please contact [email protected] if you have additional organizations you would like added to the list.
--Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey
WPCNJ Commends Governor Phil Murphy on his Nomination of Fabiana Pierre-Louis
The Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey (WPCNJ) commends Governor Phil Murphy on his nomination of Fabiana Pierre-Louis to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court. If confirmed, the former U.S. attorney will become the first black woman to serve on the Court.
WPCNJ President Jennifer Mancuso stated, "WPCNJ believes that elevating more qualified women to high-level elected and appointed positions in government and in the judiciary is sorely needed to achieve meaningful equality for women and to add diverse perspectives that contribute to fairness and inclusivity necessary to govern our society. This is doubly true for women of color who face additional cultural and institutional barriers that stand in the way of their achievement to the highest levels of government. With her depth of experience and achievements, Ms. Pierre-Louis would serve the New Jersey Supreme Court well. WPCNJ supports Governor Murphy's nomination and applauds his efforts to add diversity to New Jersey's judicial system."
2020 WPCNJ State Legislator, Local and County Endorsements
The Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey (WPCNJ) is dedicated to increasing women's participation in the political process, increasing the number of women in elected and appointed office, protecting reproductive freedom, and creating a women's political
power base to achieve equality for all women.
If you are a 2020 woman candidate for the office of State Legislator, Mayor, At Large Freeholder, or County Executive - WPCNJ invites you to seek an endorsement. Candidates must be members of the Caucus in good standing and complete the endorsement questionnaire.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in receiving a questionnaire.
