NJ Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill Discusses Transition with Gov. Phil Murphy

Transition of Power

• 🤝 Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill and Governor Phil Murphy met to discuss a peaceful and constructive transition of power following Sherrill's election victory.
• 💡 Murphy advised Sherrill to focus on hiring great people for each position during the transition.

Sherrill's Priorities

• 📈 Sherrill identified skyrocketing utility bills and making the state more affordable as top priorities.
• ⚠️ She also highlighted the state health benefits plan being in a "death spiral," which is increasing costs and property taxes.

Election Mandate and Future Steps

• 🗳️ Sherrill believes she has a mandate to carry out her agenda, citing her wins in Republican counties and with working-class families.
• ❓ Sherrill has not yet announced when she will resign from Congress, and her seat will remain vacant until a special election.
• 🗣️ Murphy took back a previous comment questioning the constitutionality of Sherrill's plan to freeze utility costs, acknowledging he spoke too soon.
• 👥 Sherrill announced that Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell and Kelly Ducet will lead her transition team.