The Alternative Press

District 27 (Essex and Morris Counties) – Assembly Members John F. McKeon and Mila M. Jasey yesterday announced they will run for re-election to the New Jersey General Assembly. Assemblyman McKeon and Assemblywoman Jasey will be running with Senator Richard J. Codey, and presumptive Democratic gubernatorial nominee Senator Barbara Buono.

Both cited their records regarding property tax cap increases, improving environmental safeguards, and championing public education.  They are committed to the growth of New Jersey's economy, living wage for hardworking families and lay the infrastructure for long term economic prosperity.

Assemblyman McKeon is one of New Jersey’s leading voices on the environment,  the 2% Property-Tax-Cap, a statewide ban on the dangerous practice of hydraulic fracturing (or "fracking"), and the  2012 Iran Divesture Act, which strengthens New Jersey's commitment to the state of Israel by prohibiting State and local public contracts with companies who do business with the energy, finance, and construction sectors of Iran.

"Serving the people of the 27th District has been my distinct honor and privilege. With their support, I will continue to work with Governor Codey and Assemblywoman Jasey to further reduce our residents' property tax burden, safeguard our state's land, air and water, and ensure that New Jersey is an affordable place for middle-class families," said McKeon. "I look forward to the opportunity to continue working with my colleagues in the Assembly from both parties who are willing to put the residents of our state first."

Assemblywoman Jasey, has earned a reputation as one of the Legislature’s leading advocates for public schools, most recently sponsoring New Jersey’s milestone TEACHNJ tenure reform law. She has been in the forefront of efforts to protect women’s health, end the plague of human trafficking and halt the foreclosures that displace too many of our state’s families. Jasey was also a lead sponsor of the Iran Divestiture Law.

"I am privileged to represent the people of the 27th District.  I appreciate the opportunity - and responsibility - of working to protect the health and quality of life for all our residents, to make New Jersey affordable for middle class families and to ensure all our children receive the best possible education," said Jasey. "I look forward to continuing to work on behalf of my constituents alongside Governor Codey and Assemblyman McKeon. Our team is second to none, and we will continue to fight for the residents of the 27th District and our great State."

McKeon, was elected to the General Assembly in 2001, and also served twelve years as Mayor of West Orange, and six years on the Township Council. Assemblyman McKeon is a member of the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance, Judiciary and State Government committees. He resides in West Orange with his wife Ann and they are the parents of three daughters.

Jasey, was elected to the General Assembly in 2007, served three terms on the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education, including two years as President. Assemblywoman Jasey is Vice-Chair of the Assembly Housing & Local Government Committee and a member of the Assembly Education committee. She resides in South Orange with her husband Neil, and they are the parents of three adult children and have two grandchildren.