By Andrew Segedin, Staff Writer, The Montclair Times.
[…]Christie’s stop in Cedar Grove marks the second time in as many weeks that a gubernatorial candidate was in the area to receive and endorsement. On April 18, Christie’s likely opponent, state Sen. Barbara Buono, was at Montclair State University to receive the endorsement of the American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ).
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the AFT and its members who work everyday to build the foundation of New Jersey’s future,” said Buono in a statement provided to The Times.
Utilizing Montclair State as a venue was meaningful to both Buono and AFTNJ, according to federation president Donna Chiera. AFTNJ represents Montclair State’s faculty while Buono is alumnus of the university.
When deciding who to support in this year’s election, the choice became increasingly obvious, according to Chiera.
“It really wasn’t a difficult decision, because when you look at her voting record on women’s rights, public schools, higher education, millionaire’s tax, she’s clearly on the right side of everything that’s middle class,” Chiera told The Times.
Chiera said that the federation is looking for a governor who will sit down and collaborate with them on issues ranging from statewide expansion of pre-K to keeping New Jersey’s college-bound students in-state.
Asked if there was one thing in particular that AFTNJ is looking for in New Jersey’s next gubernatorial term, Chiera did not hesitate.
“Sen. Buono,” she said.
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