Essex Dems congratulate Ruiz as next Senate president

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Democratic Legislative Delegation recently issued the following statement congratulating state Sen. Teresa Ruiz for being voted the next Senate president pro tempore and Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin for being named the next chairwoman of the Assembly Budget Committee:

“The entire Essex County Democratic Legislative Delegation congratulates Sen. Ruiz and Assemblywoman Pintor Marin on their new leadership roles in the Statehouse. Both Senator Ruiz and Assemblywoman Pintor Marin have the experience to help influence key policy initiatives and will provide strong direction to assist the residents of Essex County. At this critical time for our country and state, the full delegation looks forward to continuing to work with Sen. Ruiz and Assemblywoman Pintor Marin to move Essex County and New Jersey forward.”

Both Ruiz and Pintor Marin represent the 29th Legislative District.