NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following statement regarding the reported election of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Dale Caldwell as New Jersey’s next governor and lieutenant governor. The Associated Press declared Sherrill the winner at 9:22 p.m. EST.
“We congratulate Mikie Sherrill and Dale Caldwell for their hard-fought victory against Jack Ciattarelli tonight.
“Throughout both campaigns, NJBIA was heartened to see a much-needed commitment from both candidates to improve New Jersey’s business climate and to give our job creators a more even playing ground from which to compete.
“We look forward to working with the Governor-elect Sherrill on her business platforms and the many strategies offered in our Blueprint for a Competitive New Jersey to reduce business taxes, streamline business burdens and put our state budget on more stable footing.
“We hope this is an inflection point to once again make our job creators feel appreciated for the many contributions they make to our economy and our way of life in New Jersey.”
