Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Announces Bipartisan Local Government Advisory Group for Transition
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By TIO News Desk, Edited by Adam Rizvi,Editor-in-Chief:
TRENTON, NJ | December 2, 2025 — Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced the formation of a bipartisan Local Government Advisory Group to guide her gubernatorial transition and ensure that municipalities and counties across New Jersey have a strong voice as the incoming administration prepares to take office.
The advisory group brings together elected officials from across the state who will provide practical, on-the-ground insight to the Transition Action Teams, helping shape policies that reflect the real needs of local communities.
“The best ideas come from working closely with local communities on the ground,” Governor-elect Sherrill said. “In Congress, I worked hand-in-hand with local officials to deliver resources for flood mitigation, public safety, and affordable housing. I intend to bring that same collaborative, mission-focused approach to my administration — starting with this transition.”
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Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale G. Caldwell emphasized the importance of collaboration between state and local government as the administration prepares its agenda.
“We will work closely with local leaders to deliver real results — whether it’s addressing housing costs or improving education outcomes,” Caldwell said. “I’m grateful to the many public servants who have stepped forward to support this transition and continue serving the people of New Jersey.”
Transition Executive Director Kellie Doucette said Governor-elect Sherrill’s long-standing partnership with local officials will help the incoming administration move quickly and effectively.
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“Governor-elect Sherrill has a proven record of working with mayors and county leaders to cut through red tape and deliver for residents,” Doucette said. “That leadership style will help make New Jersey more affordable and responsive to local needs.”
Phil Alagia, Chief of Staff to Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., will serve as a Senior Advisor to the Sherrill-Caldwell transition, coordinating engagement between the advisory group, transition leadership, and key stakeholders. The group will also seek input from statewide municipal and county organizations, including the New Jersey Conference of Mayors, League of Municipalities, Association of Counties, and Urban Mayors Association.
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The Local Government Advisory Group includes the following members:
- Lisa Jiampetti, Mayor of Egg Harbor City
- Paul Hodson, Councilman, Egg Harbor Township
- James Tedesco, Bergen County Executive
- Tracy Zur, Bergen County Commissioner
- Felicia Hopson, Burlington County Commissioner Director
- Fozia Janjua, Councilwoman, Mount Laurel
- Louis Cappelli, Camden County Commissioner Director
- Victor Carstarphen, Mayor of Camden
- Yolanda Garcia Balicki, Cumberland County Commissioner-Elect
- Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive
- Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark
- Ted Green, Mayor of East Orange
- Jim Jefferson, Gloucester County Commissioner
- Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive
- Karen Kominsky, Councilwoman, Lambertville
- Michele Liebtag, Council President, Frenchtown
- Janice Mironov, Mayor of East Windsor
- Dan Benson, Mercer County Executive
- Claribel Cortes, Middlesex County Surrogate
- Ron Rios, Middlesex County Commissioner Director
- John McCormac, Mayor of Woodbridge Township
- Amy Quinn, Deputy Mayor of Asbury Park
- Erik Anderson, Monmouth County Commissioner
- Robert Conley, Mayor of Madison Borough
- Janet Hoven, Mayor of Chester Borough
- Lisa Crate, Mayor of Brick Township
- Robert Sabosik, Mayor of Point Pleasant Borough
- Andre Sayegh, Mayor of Paterson
- Orlando Cruz, Passaic County Commissioner
- Joe Hiles, Mayor of Woodstown
- Neena Singh, Mayor of Montgomery Township
- Rachel Heath, Council President, Franklin Borough
- Joe Signorello, Mayor of Roselle Park
- Rebecca Williams, Union County Commissioner
- Lee Clark, Councilman, Phillipsburg
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Governor-elect Sherrill has previously announced ten Transition Action Teams, an Interdisciplinary Task Force, and a public input survey to guide her administration’s priorities ahead of taking office.
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