The SNJDC proudly hosted legislators from the 1st, 2nd, and 9th districts at Carême’s Restaurant in Atlantic Cape Community College, in Mays Landing, NJ.

ELEC 825's Gina Sullivan, Co-Chair of the SNJDC Government Affairs Committee, introduced Dr. Barbara Gaba, President of Atlantic Cape Community College, who welcomed attendees to the campus. Marshall Spevak, CEO of Battleship New Jersey and Co-Chair of the SNJDC Government Affairs Committee, moderated the program.

In attendance was Assemblyman Antwan McClellan & Assemblyman Erik Simonsen from the 1st District, Assemblyman Greg Myhre from the 9th District, and Assemblywoman Claire Swift and Assemblyman Don Guardian from the 2nd District. Joe Berg, Chief of Staff to Senator Vince Polistina rounded out the panel of speakers.

Photos Courtesy of Stokes Creative Group



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