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Jersey City
July 13, 2024
Population: 1683
transportation housing diversity urban multilingual
Community Activities and Services
My community is extremely diverse, being considered one of the most diverse in the whole country.
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West Cape May
May 16, 2023
Population: 868
housing environment
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near several beaches and the main industry is tourism.
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Princeton Community
Oct. 13, 2022
Population: 39204
environment suburban high income unaffordable
Community Activities and Services
Most of the people I know in my community have children so many of our activities are related to the schools. Many people are also employed at the University. On the weekends, we gather at local parks and preserves: Autumn Hill, Herrontown Woods, Smoyer Park, Community Park and Mountain Lakes. We also use the tow path along the Delaware-Raritan canal. Carnegie Lake sits on one edge of Princeton and is fed by the Stonybrook Stream. In terms of shopping, many people go downtown or to the Princeton Shopping, but many also go to businesses on the US 1, such as Trader Joe's or to Costco and Quakerbridge Mall. The hospital is on the US 1.
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Keena's Community
Sept. 28, 2022
Population: 1473
housing education
Cultural or Historical Interests
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Community Activities and Services
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Teaneck
May 5, 2022
Population: 11438
education elderly suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of Orthodox Jews in Teaneck. The community has been there since the 50s, and has been a sizable minority since the 80s. The Jews are White, North African, and a mix of other ethnicities. They are mostly commuters.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who go to Congregation Rinat Yisrael. The synagogue provides religious services, as well as educational subsidies, religious learning for adults and children, and is the fulcrum of the local Jewish community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The community is mostly commuters to New York City, but many now work from home or work within the community. The main environmental issues are the local Hackensack River's pollution, as well as runoff from the trains.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community needs to care more for those who are less fortunate.
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Testing in Class
March 3, 2022
Population: 12742
housing
Community Activities and Services
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Bradley Beach coastal communities
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 102017
transportation diversity education small businesses public transit
Cultural or Historical Interests
There is a 23% minority population and a growing Latino population shared among Bradley Beach, Asbury Park, Longbranch, Neptune, and Redbank. The elementary school is over half Latino. The communities in this area share a church in Asbury Park. Bradley Beach was historically a part of Neptune Township and thus shares close ties with it.
Community Activities and Services
Bradley Beach has close connections with its Asbury Park and Longbranch neighbors. Bradley Beach students feed the Neptune and Asbury Park schools.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Bradley Beach shares an economic corridor with Asbury Park. There are many small businesses in downtown area, which is similar to Longbranch, Asbury Park, and Redbank. Bradley is sustained by summer tourism like these other coastal towns. Bradley shares state highway 71, which is Bradley Beach's main street, with Asbury and Longbranch. It also shares the NJ Coastline train with these communities.
Community Needs and Concerns
The proposed Turnpike map treats Bradley Beach best. Bradley Beach shares coastal interests with Asbury Park and Longbranch. Bradley Beach should stay in LD11.
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Morris County communities
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 503007
religion education recreation South Asian
Cultural or Historical Interests
Morris County communities share churches. The significant Indian American community stretching from Parsippany to Morris Plains is being divided by the proposed Turnpike map.
Community Activities and Services
School districts and recreational programs are shared throughout Morris County.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Morris County towns and communities share shopping areas throughout the county.
Community Needs and Concerns
Proposed Turnpike map problematically slices Morris County/central Morris County communities up among 7 districts. There is no continuity of interest, connections, or travel corridor from Florham Park up through Franklin Lakes, as Turnpike draws it. Parsippiny has no meaningful connections to Mahwah, but the Turnpike map connects them.
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Lake Hoptacong
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 32697
environment
Economic or Environmental Interests
Lake Hopatcong thrives on seasonal ecotourism and needs attention to lake cleanliness to support the economy. The State has provided $13million in funds to address recent environmental issues after the local state senator failed to address those concerns. Federal pandemic funding has also had to be directed to lake stewardship.
Community Needs and Concerns
Lake Hopatcong’s interests will be well-served by competitive district. The proposed Parkway map is the best option thus far.
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Neptune City coastal communities
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 47875
LGBT+ education environment blue-collar
Cultural or Historical Interests
Growing LGBTQ population.
Community Activities and Services
Neptune City school district has close relationships/feeds into Neptune Township and Redbank schools, which are in LD11. Parkway map splits Redback into LD13. School-related interests will thus problematically be spread out among 3 different representatives under that configuration.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Neptune City is a working class community with a significant minority population in affordable housing. The City is connected to the ocean via Shark River. Officials and environmental organizations do a lot of work to clean and improve the health of the river. Wall Township has historically opposed environmental reforms Neptune City supports. Sharing LD30 with Wall will prevent these environmental concerns from being addressed.
Community Needs and Concerns
Proposed Parkway map problematically removes Neptune City from LD11 to LD30, which would be detrimental for the town. Neptune City's interests are more in line with Asbury Park and Neptune Township than with other communities in Parkway LD30. Parkway LD30 leadership may be too focused on Lakewood and other larger areas at the expense of Neptune City's interests. Neptune City has historically been in LD11 and should remain there.
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Morris Plains & Parsippany Indian American community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 62315
Asian South
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Morris Plains and Parsippany Indian American communities have historically been kept together in one district (LD26) and should continue to be.
Community Needs and Concerns
The proposed Turnpike map splits up Morris Plains and Parsippany Indian American communities too much.
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South Brunswick Asian communities
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 47043
housing Asian sports Islam Hinduism
Cultural or Historical Interests
South Brunswick hosts cultural and religious festivals (like Diwali) every year for people from nearby Montgomery and Princeton. Many Muslim residents stay and celebrate in South Brunswick instead of going to Edison. South Brunswick is the hub of Middlesex County for Asian residents. It is the home of the Islamic Center of NJ, which is one of largest mosques and cultural centers in the state. That Center is expanding to include housing and sports complex projects. It serves people from Mercer and Somerset counties, as well as South Brunswick.
Community Activities and Services
South Brunswick includes unincorporated communities with Princeton addresses.
Community Needs and Concerns
South Brunswick Asian population shouldn’t be packed with other Asian populations in East Brunswick and Edison just in the name of grouping Asian populations together. LD16 should be left intact.
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Orange and Maplewood
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 89736
immigration Black Caribbean
Community Activities and Services
Orange and Maplewood have a large African diaspora population and communities including African American, Caribbean, Haitian communities.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Above areas/groups have broad social and economic diversity with shared shopping areas, resources, healthcare, and other support services.
Community Needs and Concerns
Orange and Maplewood are the most densely populated areas in NJ.
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North Hudson County & Jersey City
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 211134
Latinx
Cultural or Historical Interests
Union City has a significant Hispanic population.
Community Activities and Services
West NY, Union City, and Weehawken are closely united, with residents travelling between the towns and Bergenline Ave. uniting Union City with North Hudson. Northern Hudson County has its own fire department, public service organizations, and mayors council that provides services to residents.
Community Needs and Concerns
North Hudson County towns (West New York, Union City, and Weehawken) are closely connected and should be kept together. Union City should not be separated from these towns but should be in the same district as these towns. The Turnpike map splits Jersey City into 3 districts in a nonsensical way. Jersey City should be split the same way it was split from the 1980s to the 2000s, with its northern portion in LD32. LD33 should then cover West NY, Guttenberg, Union City, Weehawken, and Hoboken. Secaucus, North Bergen, Guttenberg, West NY, Union City, and Weehawken should be one compact North Hudson district.
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Camden and Pennsauken Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 89232
Community Needs and Concerns
Camden and Pennsauken are closely tied together. There have been historical migrations between the two, along with a close relationship with Merchantville. All 3 should be in the same district.
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Morris County Hispanic Communities
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 117781
diversity
Cultural or Historical Interests
There are significant Hispanic populations in Parsippany, Jefferson, and Lincoln Park.
Community Needs and Concerns
The Hispanic communities in Parsippany, Jefferson, and Lincoln Park would be adversely affected by removing current Hispanic incumbent from the district, which the Turnpike map does. The Turnpike map further splits Morris County, including these communities, into 6 separate districts. Morris Plains and Parsippany are especially closely connected and should be in the same district.
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Plainsboro & Hamilton area
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 127648
diversity education
Cultural or Historical Interests
Plainsboro has a significant Asian American population, as does West Windsor and other surrounding areas. Keeping Plainsboro in a separate district from West Windsor will create multiple districts in which Asian American communities may have more opportunity to influence elections.
Community Activities and Services
West Windsor and Plainsboro share a school district, but the towns are very distinct otherwise. It makes sense to keep them in separate districts. The school district has not suffered adverse effects from the towns being in separate districts.
Community Needs and Concerns
Plainsboro and Hamilton have historically been in the same legislative district and should remain that way.
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West Asbury Park and Midtown Neptune
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 18277
housing education urban
Community Activities and Services
There is a close relationship between West Asbury Park and Midtown Neptune. There is also a shared need for better public school funding/resources and public safety concerns.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Both areas suffer from ground fill problems and affordable housing needs. They also have urban restoration/redevelopment projects and needs.
Community Needs and Concerns
West Asbury Park and Midtown Neptune should be kept together during redistricting.
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A Mullica Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 5816
taxes high
Community Activities and Services
Mullica is a large township with a small population. Pinelands is a community restricted by Pinelands regulations. Struggling with burdensome tax burdens enacted by Pinelands Commission. Resident taxes are too high compared to the lower business tax rates in the area.
Community Needs and Concerns
Keep Mullica in District 2 to maintain current representation which is serving Mullica issues and concerns well.
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Winslow and Similar Communities
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 41443
diversity Black Latinx suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
Winslow is very diverse, including significant Black and Hispanic populations. There is a long history of rural families/residents in the area. Historic St. Jude Catholic church is in the area.
Community Activities and Services
Winslow, Sicklerville, Chesilhurst are similar, diverse suburban areas.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There are economic disparities between rural and suburban communities. They are bounded by many highways including the Atlantic City expressway, Route 73, Route 30, and 143.
Community Needs and Concerns
District 4 is growing and the Winslow community should be kept together.
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Plainsboro and West Winddor
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 53602
immigration high income public transit
Cultural or Historical Interests
District 15 is majority minority. West Windsor is 40% foreign born: a significant immigrant community. Plainsboro is more similar to West Windsor than other towns in district 15.
Community Activities and Services
Plainsboro and West Windsor share a school district. District 15 has few high performing school districts (except for one high performing district), but District 14 has more high performing districts. The needs of students in lower performing schools with lower incomes in District 15 need to be respected just like the higher income/performance area in D15.
Economic or Environmental Interests
West Windsor’s median income is higher than other towns in D15. Route 1 and I-295 run through D15 and provide a large NEC transportation route. Increasing home prices in West Windsor set it apart from other D15 towns, like Lawrence.There is also a shared reliance on Princeton and Hamilton train stations and bus routes.
Community Needs and Concerns
Plainsboro and West Windsor should be together.
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Communities of Color
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 108002
diversity
Cultural or Historical Interests
Camden, Pennsauken, Merchantville have significant communities of color that have never been grouped together in the past which should be carefully considered.
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Woodbridge and Surrounding Communities
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 194472
religion healthcare diversity
Cultural or Historical Interests
There are shared worship houses with Perth Amboy and Sayreville residents. Churches in Woodbridge and Sikh temples in Carteret. District 19 previously elected the first Latino rep to the state legislature. The district provides strong representation for Latino and AAPI communities.
Community Activities and Services
Woodbridge is a parent and student community. There is healthcare reliance on Hackensack, Raritan Bay, and Perth Amboy medical centers. Hospitals are important to my community due to their bilingual (Spanish) programs during COVID, many were in Perth Amboy, Woodbridge, Carteret.There are shared parks, roadways, nonprofits, business districts that residents travel between often. This includes shared arts and cultural festivals, like the Carteret Latino festival and a concert series in Perth Amboy.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The community is bordered by Arthur Kill River and Raritan Bay, resulting in damage from Hurricane Sandy and continuing flood mitigation concerns. Member of Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Collaborative. Infrastructure concerns including plans for ferry operations, which have received state and federal funding to connect Newark, Jersey City, NYC.
Community Needs and Concerns
Current communities in district 19 have been intact in a single district for 30 years and should stay together. This includes Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, and Carteret.
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Princeton Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 27353
religion diversity
Cultural or Historical Interests
There is broad cultural diversity in the area. Ms. Cohen sees a tie between Princeton and Hillsboro, where she lives and worships, respectively.
Community Activities and Services
The community is very involved, and this is demonstrated by community efforts to donate goods and services to Fall flood victims.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Mix of small-medium towns. Diverse socio-economic stances.
Community Needs and Concerns
District 16 is a district that already serves many of the interests identified in Commission’s goals/criteria and should remain largely the same.
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Fairview Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 16312
Community Activities and Services
Fairview shares schools and a senior center with Cliffside Park. There are also shared administrative services with neighbor towns below, including fire and mutual aid resources. Bergen County Commissioners represent this area. There is a need for cohesive service delivery among these communities.
Community Needs and Concerns
Neighbors of my community are Richfield, Cliffside Park, Edgewater. They share similar concerns and challenges as my community. Fairview should be in a Bergen County-focused district, not the current Hudson County district.Fairview should be in District 36 with SE Bergen County communities.
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A Camden Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 68700
pollution housing diversity education
Cultural or Historical Interests
There is a large African American and Latino community in Camden. Historic cemeteries (Walt Whitman) and food culture are also central to Camden.
Community Activities and Services
Camden shares nearby parks including Cooper River and Camden High Park. Schools and arts/learning academies are shared as well. There are around 100 different charter, public, private schools in Camden.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The business district along the Haddon Ave corridor hosts restaurants, drug stores, and clothing shops. It is bordered all around by many highways, and nearby plants cause pollution. Dangerous run down housing is a large problem.
Community Needs and Concerns
Keeping Camden together will help address the above issues.
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Morris Plains and Parsippany-Troy Hills
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 68085
diversity
Cultural or Historical Interests
There is a significant Asian American population in Morris Plains and Parsippany. The diversity of the community has grown over time. This includes Black, Hispanic, and Italian communities in addition to recently growing Asian communities.
Community Activities and Services
Morris Plains and Parsippany addresses overlap. Residents often shop between the two areas. The Mayor of Parsippany crosses paths in his work with Morris Plains residents. There are many social connections between the areas.
Community Needs and Concerns
Morris Plains and Parsippany-Troy Hills should not be separated.
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Scotch Plains and Fanwood Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 32742
religion diversity middle class
Cultural or Historical Interests
There are very ethnically diverse communities in S Plainfield, Mountainside, Fanwood, Clark, and a Native American reservation nearby. There is also a variety of churches, temples, etc. Historic Black communities have faced similar housing, labor, discrimination, etc. struggles.
Community Activities and Services
Scotch Plains shares Fanwood high school and school district.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Fanwood downtown and train station. Largely middle class community.
Community Needs and Concerns
This community is currently split between District 22 and others. The diversity of the community is what makes it a cohesive community, so it should be kept together.
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Rockaway and Wharton
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 32290
Indigenous diversity Latinx
Community Activities and Services
District 25 and District 26 split Latino, Spanish, and indigenous language-speaking communities, who often do not get the language services they need. Rockaway and Wharton Townships are in different districts but share a school district. They should be in a single district to have their needs better met.
Community Needs and Concerns
District 25 and District 26 divide communities (see above) with many shared interests.
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A North Bergen Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 76788
diversity
Community Activities and Services
Food pantries and other community services cater to the diverse population in Bergen. The services include ESL, immigration services, and public transit. These services could benefit from expansion projects.North Bergen also has diverse grocery stores and shared/conveniently/strategically located healthcare facilities.
Community Needs and Concerns
North Bergen is very diverse and has seen much recent growth in Latino population. Fair maps produce more opportunity for representatives to adequately represent and address social justice concerns.
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The Morrises
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 47158
transportation education
Community Activities and Services
Morris, Morristown, Morris Plains share recreational programming and facilities, which includes pools, fields, schools, and even sewage/water services. There is also a working townships group of state funding recipients - shared between the three Morrises.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The Morrises are connected by train.
Community Needs and Concerns
Morris, Morristown, Morris Plains are closely connected. Speedwell Ave. is a major thoroughfare. They should be connected in a single district but now they are split between District 25 and District 26.
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Somerset County
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 304958
education
Cultural or Historical Interests
There is a growing South Asian population in northern Somerset County which is split into 3 districts. It should be united into fewer.
Community Activities and Services
The Somerset Hills School District is in 3 districts; it should be united into fewer. Somerset County is highly-educated with a prominent community college, but it is split among a couple of districts.
Community Needs and Concerns
Somerset County is currently split into 6 districts. It could and should be split into fewer.
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Greater New Brunswick Area
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 77281
religion universities diversity Asian Latinx
Cultural or Historical Interests
In my community, there is a large Black community, growing African community, diverse and growing Latinx community, and diverse Asian communities.These diverse cultures united through common interests. We also have diverse worship options: Franklin has a road it calls Interfaith Way.
Community Activities and Services
My COI is the Greater New Brunswick area. Hamilton St and Eastern Ave are the main corridor, which includes many businesses that serve the area.The walkable parts of downtown and the New Brunswick arts and restaurants are a gathering point. The Rutgers campus and students are part of the community, including Piscataway campus housing. Community activities are often conducted in Rutgers Piscataway buildings and sports venues. RWJ and St. Peter's hospitals in New Brunswick are important and there are active retirement communities.
Economic or Environmental Interests
You can find white collar businesses like J&J and Rutgers Cancer Institute, and blue collar jobs including the new large scale FedEx and Amazon warehouses. There are several common interests: how to economically provide community services, affordable housing, addressing homelessness, bolstering public transit.
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Fairview Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 11, 2022
Population: 19622
diversity education
Cultural or Historical Interests
Fairview also shares several minority social communities and mutual support with Bergen.
Community Activities and Services
Fairview has the connection of Cliffside Park schools with Bergen.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There are small business connections and relationships between Fairview and Bergen.
Community Needs and Concerns
Districts should parallel Bergen and Hudson County geography and voter demographics. Fairview should go from District 32 (with Hudson County) to District 36 (with Bergen County).
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Morristown Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 40169
gentrification transportation diversity
Economic or Environmental Interests
Gentrification has changed Morristown from a small/medium diverse town to extremely expensive luxury developments alongside “decrepit” old housing. Residents have been driven out to towns like Dover. Morristown rents have increased by up to 30%. Communities of color have been displaced by real estate speculators and the rising cost of living near transit centers. Wealth is concentrated in Morris, Mendham, Chester, and Harding. There are disparate interests of homeowners vs. renters.
Community Needs and Concerns
Morris County is extremely large and diverse. The Commission should group Morristown, Morris Plains, Mt Olive, Wharton, Rockaway, Parsippany together.
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Neptune and Asbury Park
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 41084
diversity
Cultural or Historical Interests
Springwood Ave and West Banks Ave Rd demarcates the downtown family area which has shared historical civil rights concerns and struggles.
Community Needs and Concerns
Midtown is a concentration of people of color, specifically along West Asbury Park. These areas should be kept together. In particular, Asbury Park and Neptune should be in the same district.
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West Essex Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 42092
diversity Judaism
Cultural or Historical Interests
The West Essex historic Jewish community has moved to the suburbs throughout history. Antisemitism has risen throughout the country and more representation is needed for these communities.
Community Needs and Concerns
Growing Latinx and AAPI Morris County communities need representation. Towns with common interests should be grouped together accordingly; for example, the West Essex Jewish community should be in one district.
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Coastal Towns Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 258025
environment
Community Activities and Services
Towns in the area described below provide mutual aid services together, and towns in the area consult closely on services and environmental concerns.
Economic or Environmental Interests
We have fragile beaches with normal storms and also increasingly devastating effects of climate change. Unique watershed environments are affected by storms and upstream development. Highways and public transit infrastructure are burdened by a growing population. Many small businesses depend on tourism in the area.
Community Needs and Concerns
The Commission should create a district that encompasses shore towns from Atlantic Highlands down to Manasquan. Shared representation will help address common coastal-based concerns. Coastal area concerns don't match well with other areas such as Howell, Wall, Lakewood, and Farmingdale.
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Morris and Somerset
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 493180
religion diversity
Cultural or Historical Interests
Morris and Somerset share houses of worship. As a whole the minority population of District 25 is likely to continue to grow.
Community Activities and Services
Morris and Somerset share community services: Community Hope, Dodge Foundation, Market Street Mission, etc.
Community Needs and Concerns
Morris and Somerset share shopping areas. But there is a need for more and/or improved public transit, in particular.
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Somers Point
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 10469
blue-collar
Economic or Environmental Interests
Somers Point is a working class area, and many people work in the casino industry. I believe that the legislature works well when it represents this industry and the people who work in it.
Community Needs and Concerns
Somers Point should remain in District 2. The geographical proximity of where representatives live to Somers Point is helpful to cater to residents’ needs. Our needs are much different from Ocean County.Lastly, in general, residents are uncomfortable with flip flopping between District 1 and District 2 every 10 years.
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Asian Communities in NJ
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 97547
religion Asian South Asian
Cultural or Historical Interests
Wooleytown Temple is the only place of worship for South Asian communities in the Freehold, Marlboro, Colts Neck area.
Community Activities and Services
Freehold, Marlboro, and Colts Neck share a school district.
Community Needs and Concerns
The District 11 Monmouth County communities of color (Redback, Neptune, Asbury Park, Ocean, Tinton Falls, and Long Branch) need representation focused on their concerns. These concerns include environmental and COVID-related issues.Freehold, Marlboro, Colts Neck should be in the same district, especially since their already considerable Asian populations will continue to grow. Also, in your redistricting, consider the Manalapan and Holmdel AAPI populations.
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An Arab Community in New Jersey
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 115236
religion healthcare immigration Middle Eastern
Cultural or Historical Interests
There is a strong Arab American community in Dumont, Bergenfield, Fairlawn, Paramus, Hackensack, Teaneck, Bogota, Garfield, Emerald Park, Hasbrouck Heights. But they are often grouped with otherwise predominantly white communities which contributes to a lack of representation.
Community Activities and Services
Many religious centers serve the Arab community in Paterson and other areas.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The South Patterson Arab community leads economic development for all of Paterson. Many Arab NJerseyans visit Patterson every weekend.
Community Needs and Concerns
Health concerns, school admissions, immigration concerns, etc. are subsumed by the White Census category identification. There needs to be more careful attention to Arab, North African, and Middle Eastern communities.Arab communities should be kept together in order to have a cohesive voice in representation.
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A Dover Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 20344
immigration Latinx low income
Cultural or Historical Interests
The majority of my community is comprised of Latino immigrants. The downtown area has many, culturally diverse food options.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community has a “small town feel” with “big city culture.” However, the poorer communities tend to be grouped into District 25 while wealthier/whiter communities that drown out Dover voices and concerns, like Mendham and Bernardsville, are kept together.
Community Needs and Concerns
Dover has more interests in common with Parsippany (Latinx and Asian immigrant communities). District 25 should include Rockaway, Parsippany, Morris Plains, and Madison. It should exclude Mendham, Washington, Bernardsville.
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Wayne Township
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 56146
Economic or Environmental Interests
Wayne shares federal funding-related concerns.
Community Needs and Concerns
Wayne should be preserved in a single district, not split between two.
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Hammonton Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 14711
agriculture Latinx small businesses
Cultural or Historical Interests
The previous elections have been very close and show that District 8 is competitive, which is good! Keeping Hammonton in D8 promotes Latino diversity. 1 in 4 students come from Spanish speaking households. There are also growing Puerto Rican and Mexican communities which include small business owners.
Community Activities and Services
Growing arts community downtown. Government grants have helped with this development. Mount Holly and Medford also share these qualities.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Hammonton is an agricultural community with commuters to Atlantic City and Philadelphia. These are shared characteristics with Shamong, Medford Lakes, and Medford which gives the area shared legislative interests.
Community Needs and Concerns
Hammonton should remain in District 8. Differences between Hammonton and Shore makes District 8 better fit than District 9.
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A Somers Point Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 10469
education blue-collar
Community Activities and Services
The students of Somers Point go to a regional high school with Northfield and Linwood students.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many residents employed are in the casino industry. It is a working class area and more suburban than Cape May County.
Community Needs and Concerns
Somers Point is a small SE Atlantic County community, and should be kept in District 2. It is closely tied with Atlantic County.
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Morris County Immigrant Communities
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 172094
immigration Asian Latinx
Community Activities and Services
Moving the Morris County immigrant communities into District 25 would allow for a better allocation of educational, health, and other government resources. to serve D25/D26 immigrant communities better.
Community Needs and Concerns
The impact of redistricting on Morris County immigrant communities is important. They are currently split between D25 and D26. These Latino, Hispanic, and Asian communities could receive better representation if they were moved into District 25 with Troy Hills/Parsippany.
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Somers Point
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 10469
diversity education
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is very diverse.
Community Activities and Services
Somers Point shares high school with D2 communities.
Community Needs and Concerns
Somers Point should remain in District 2, and not be moved into District 1. Replacement into D1 would cause confusion for many citizens. For example, the current legislative office is a couple miles away in D2. If we were moved into D1, the nearest office would be 23mi away with no direct bus route (This is a 1h 48min trip)! Lastly, Somers Point is not contiguous with D1 but rather separated by water and toll ways.
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Eatontown and Tinton Falls
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 10, 2022
Population: 26274
construction
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Fort Monmouth military area was closed and is being redeveloped in partnership with the EPA. So the communities working on that should be in the same district. Eatontown and Ocean Port share a large public land sale project. The Monmouth Mall area has also been declared in need of redevelopment. There are several development projects and needs along Route 35.
Community Activities and Services
Eatontown and Tinton Falls share a school district and recreation areas/activities.
Community Needs and Concerns
Eatontown should be in the same district with Tinton Falls.
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A Paterson Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 9, 2022
Population: 135586
diversity Latinx Middle Eastern
Cultural or Historical Interests
Patterson is one of the most diverse cities in NJ. It houses one of largest Palestinian populations in NJ. There are also large Peruvian, Turkish, Jamaican, Haitian populations. There has also been a large increase in the Hispanic community, now over 60% of the population is Hispanic.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Proper Census allocation allows businesses to plan/distribute resources better.
Community Needs and Concerns
Many communities in Patterson have been chronically undercounted in Census in the past. However, the 2020 Census was more accurate and widely participated in. These efforts will be important in 2030 as well. In redistricting, it needs to be assured that every individual is accounted for in the drawing of new maps.
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Plainsboro Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 9, 2022
Population: 24084
diversity education Asian
Cultural or Historical Interests
Hamilton, Plainsboro, and Cranbury have been anchors of 14th district since 1981. The 14th district is currently 18.7% Asian and those populations are increasing. Robbinsville, West Windsor, Monroe, and Plainsboro all range between 20-50% Asian. As a result, Asian candidates can “successfully compete” for public office, demonstrated by current minority members of local governments.
Community Activities and Services
Plainsboro, West Windsor, and Cranbury share Mercer County area schools. Hamilton has long been represented by Plainsboro residents.
Community Needs and Concerns
Plainsboro should be kept in the 14th District. It is a very politically active town.
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Scotch Plains and Fanwood
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 9, 2022
Population: 47112
diversity education
Cultural or Historical Interests
Lots of the people in our community grew up here, and chose to buy homes and raise their own families here; other people moved to our community because of the schools. Locally, we typically refer to the community as SP-F, for Scotch Plains-Fanwood. While still predominantly white, like much of New Jersey we’ve seen growth in the population of people of color in our community. 21 We have a rich diversity of populations here, and we take pride in that diversity. We have two historically Black neighborhoods, as well as a historically strong Italian community here. In recent years, we’ve seen growth in our Latin, East Asian, and particularly South Asian populations.
Community Activities and Services
Fanwood is roughly a square mile in size, and surrounded on three sides by Scotch Plains Township. The two municipalities share a school district and, in many ways, we see ourselves as one large community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Our community is, in some ways, a lot like Westfield, the municipality immediately east of us. We are similar in socio-economic ways, and many of the people from SP-F shop, attend religious services, and socialize with friends in Westfield. Both communities are known for their schools. To our west is the City of Plainfield. While our racial and socioeconomic makeup is different from Plainfield, increasingly businesses and friendships draw people across the border in both directions.
Community Needs and Concerns
It’s important that we keep Scotch Plains and Fanwood together in the same District, since we really do see ourselves as one community.
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A Newark Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 9, 2022
Population: 127596
healthcare diversity education Black Latinx
Community Activities and Services
My community (Newark) is largely made up of Black and Hispanic families; some of whom attend my church are a vital part of my larger community. The common languages spoken within my community are English, Spanish, and Portuguese; and my community is located in the Essex County area. It is bordered on the south by East Orange -- South and East Orange, Irvington, and Bloomfield.Newark is roughly bounded by Raymond Boulevard, Mulberry Hill, and Washington; and is divided into four political parts, or Wards: East, West, and South, and North Ward, and Central Ward.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is a part of the 28th Congressional District. Some important issues to address in my city are education and healthcare. Our public schools are poorly funded; not to mention the hike in diabetes -- are the two most important conditions.
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East Orange Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Feb. 9, 2022
Population: 85354
food crime education Black
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is largely made up of African American families, families who just continue building. Many are enrolled in the public school system. Many of the families who live in East Orange are unable to afford to send their children to private schools due to economic barriers, so they enroll their children into free public schools.
Community Activities and Services
My community is bordered by Newark to the east, Orange to the west, and Highway 280 to the north. East Orange is near Branch Brook Park, and is in close proximity to Eagle Rock Reservation. My community includes East Orange Campus High School, East Orange STEM Academy, Sojourner Truth Middle School, and Main Street in Orange, New Jersey.We only have one Whole Foods in our area, which is expensive and creates a financial barrier to healthy foods.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is a lot like Newark, another urban community in the area that has gun violence and limited access to healthy food places. On the other hand, we see places like Millburn and West Orange, Verona, and other communities that do not face similar problems.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is split between the 10th and the 11th Congressional Districts, and is in the 34th Legislative District.Gun violence and access to healthy foods in East Orange are important issues to us. We see gun violence happening on a daily basis. Every day, we hear about shots-fired incidents, and there are no arrests being made -- only open investigations. We would like the County officials and government officials to collaborate to effectively decrease gun violence, and provide resources directly into the community to combat gun violence.
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Arab Americans in Passiac County - Paterson/Wayne/Woodland Prk/Clifton/Little Falls/Haledon+
Feb. 9, 2022
Population: 351972
Cultural or Historical Interests
Islamic Center of Passaic County - Largest Mosque in North Jersey Palestinian American Community Center - First of its kind in New Jersey. Wafa House - Social Service organization for Arab Americans Smile - Social service organization for Arab Americans Arab American Civic Organization Our community can trace its history to Paterson's founding and we have seen a significant increase in our population over the last 30 years giving us the ability to gain local elected positions.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of the Arab American community that mainly resides in Paterson, Wayne, Woodland Park, Clifton, Haledon, North Haledon, Prospect Park and Little Falls. Some specific points of interest are found in the 07508 zip code and South Paterson which is otherwise known as “Little Ramallah.” Some notable businesses in this area include Brother’s Produce, Fattal’s Syrian Bakery, Nouri Brothers, Al-Basha Restaurant, Sheefa Pharmacy. Arabs from all over the state frequently visit these establishments on a regular basis. School 9 is a school in Paterson where the majority of the students are Arab American.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Our contributions to New Jersey are strong and significant and we need to be taken into account by our government and established political processes. The South Paterson Arab American community is a great example of our economic contributions to New Jersey as it is currently leading economic development for the entire city of Paterson. An estimated 10,000 Arab American residents throughout New Jersey visit the South Paterson Arab business corridor nearly every weekend bringing in huge economic opportunities to our community.
Community Needs and Concerns
At least 3.5 million Americans of Arab descent live in this country, yet we are not represented in Census data as unique racial and ethnic categories as we are still categorized under the white race. Being lumped into the White race category has real and detrimental effects on our community: health, socioeconomic relief, admission into schools, psychological effects, and impact on immigration issues. Arab/MENA Americans have distinct issues, and experiences and national-level data on Arab/MENA Americans obscure regional variations, such as disadvantaged communities in Passaic County.
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Arab Americans in Monmouth County - Middleton/Holmdel
Feb. 4, 2022
Population: 23654
Cultural or Historical Interests
Growing Arab American community
Community Activities and Services
Islamic Society of Monmouth County (also known as Al-Aman Mosque) is one of the larger mosques in this area that cater to the Arab American community in the area
Economic or Environmental Interests
Doctors and Lawyers, influential families live in this area
Community Needs and Concerns
Arab/MENA Americans have distinct issues, and experiences and national-level data on Arab/MENA Americans obscure regional variations, such as disadvantaged communities. We have many shared concerns, including labor conditions, discrimination, civil rights, equality, access to health care, culturally sensitive integrated health and social services, language accessibility, political representation, safe infrastructure, environmental justice, ancestral homeland conflicts, and immigration issues, in addition to the constant work of being accepted as part of the American society and its politics.
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Arab Americans in Middlesex County - Piscataway/ New Brunswick/ East Brunswick/ Sayreville/ Old Brid
Feb. 4, 2022
Population: 277760
Cultural or Historical Interests
Our Arab American community here is growing. There is a large South Asian and/or Muslim community and concentration here. We have similar community interests.
Community Activities and Services
Douglas Pizza is a go-to place for many in the Arab American Community Rutgers New Brunswick has a growing population of Arab American Students and presence on campus specifically with a growing number of students living off-campus. New Brunswick Islamic Center is one of the most influential mosques in the central jersey area that many people in our community go to. Masjid Al-Wali is a newer mosque that is also attracting many Arab Americans
Economic or Environmental Interests
There are many businesses specifically in the New Brunswick area and the Edison area that cater to or are run by Arab Americans.
Community Needs and Concerns
Language access needs are a big concern for my community. At least 3.5 million Americans of Arab descent live in this country, yet we are not represented in Census data as unique racial and ethnic categories as we are still categorized under the white race. Arab/MENA Americans have distinct issues, and experiences and national-level data on Arab/MENA Americans obscure regional variations, such as disadvantaged communities. This community of interest shares a uniquely immigrant experience with specific community needs that can only be addressed by someone that understands the complexity of my community.
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Arab Americans in Hudson County - Jersey City
Feb. 4, 2022
Population: 185353
Cultural or Historical Interests
Many of the first Arab immigrants to the area came to Jersey City before it was gentrified. Many were driven out because of gentrification to different areas of NJ (mainly Paterson and other areas of Hudson County) Some remained and ended up becoming more affluent as a result of investing in Real Estate
Community Activities and Services
There are over 100 Mosque and religious centers that service the growing Arab population of New Jersey. At least 9 of them are located in Jersey City. “The Heights” area of Jersey City is where many members of our community are located Yousef Saleh is the first-ever Palestinian American Councilman in Jersey City.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Our community owns apartment complexes and businesses in Jersey City.
Community Needs and Concerns
Being lumped into the White race category has real and detrimental effects on our community: health, socioeconomic relief, admission into schools, psychological effects, and impact on immigration issues. The population who identified as Arabic-speaking in the U.S. Census grew more than 42% between 2000 and 2017. The number of New Jerseyan who claim Arab ancestry has more than doubled since the Census first measured ethnic origins in 1980, and is among the fastest-growing Arab populations in the country. The Census Bureau estimates the statewide Arab American population is 116,240. The Arab American Institute (AAI) estimates about 257,868 Arab Americans live in New Jersey.
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Arab Americans in Hudson County - West New York/Union City/Guttenberg
Feb. 4, 2022
Population: 153631
Cultural or Historical Interests
Hudson County along with Passaic County house the older Arab American presence. Many Arabs that came to NJ started off in this area and moved to other places of NJ. My community is definitely affected by the gentrification of this area that has led some to move away from this area and has also led to some investing in real estate and getting rich over the years as the area became more gentrified Many families are multigenerational families that have expanded over the years.
Community Activities and Services
North Hudson Islamic Educational Center is a mosque that many members of our community attend. The diverse Arab/MENA populations may trace their ancestry to different countries, speak different dialects or languages, practice different religions and fall into a broad range of socioeconomic categories. However, we have much more in common and wanted to be represented by leaders that understand our community ethnic diversity and unique needs.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many businesses along Bergenline are Arab American-run. Riverside Pediatrics, one of the larger pediatrics practices in North New Jersey, is run by an Arab American.
Community Needs and Concerns
Language access needs are a big concern for my community. At least 3.5 million Americans of Arab descent live in this country, yet we are not represented in Census data as unique racial and ethnic categories as we are still categorized under the white race. Being lumped into the White race category has real and detrimental effects on our community: health, socioeconomic relief, admission into schools, psychological effects, and impact on immigration issues.
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Arab Americans in Bergen County - Fairview and Cliffside Park
Feb. 4, 2022
Population: 74291
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of Arab American families who have immigrated here from the middle east. There are families that have grown here over the years. They started off as nuclear families that have over the years grown into extended families.
Community Activities and Services
My community has many businesses and restaurants in Fairview. One notable business is Ziayedeh Brothers. They are located in Fairview but distribute their products nationwide.They also have a growing voting block.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is composed of a lot of businessmen, lawyers and doctors.Many businesses along Bergenline are Arab American-run.
Community Needs and Concerns
We have many shared concerns, including labor conditions, discrimination, civil rights, equality, access to health care, culturally sensitive integrated health and social services, language accessibility, political representation, safe infrastructure, environmental justice, ancestral homeland conflicts, and immigration issues, in addition to the constant work of being accepted as part of the American society and its politics. This community of interest shares a uniquely immigrant experience with specific community needs that can only be addressed by someone that understands the complexity of my community.
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Arab Americans in Bergen County - Fair Lawn/Paramus/Garfield
Feb. 4, 2022
Population: 140706
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Arab American population here is growing. The younger, second-generation population is moving to these areas
Community Activities and Services
Muslim Community Center of ParamusBergen County Islamic CenterFusion Muslim Community CenterRidgewood has the first Arab American Board of education commissioner.The County Commissioner of Bergen County is of Arab descent.The second largest number of elected local officials after Passaic County
Economic or Environmental Interests
More affluent Arab Americans are moving to the areas of Paramus and surrounding towns.Increasing number of mosques opening up in this area
Community Needs and Concerns
Arab/MENA Americans have distinct issues, and experiences and national-level data on Arab/MENA Americans obscure regional variations, such as disadvantaged communities. We have many shared concerns, including labor conditions, discrimination, civil rights, equality, access to health care, culturally sensitive integrated health and social services, language accessibility, political representation, safe infrastructure, environmental justice, ancestral homeland conflicts, and immigration issues, in addition to the constant work of being accepted as part of the American society and its politics.
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Arab Americans in Essex County - Nutley/Bloomfield
Feb. 4, 2022
Population: 44756
Cultural or Historical Interests
Growing populations of Arabs that are moving from Passaic County to neighboring counties
Community Activities and Services
A growing population of Arabs NJIT and Rutgers (Newark) both have a strong Arab Student population that dates back to the 1980s.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Middle class and upper-middle-class Arab Americans live in this area
Community Needs and Concerns
Language access needs are a big concern for my community.At least 3.5 million Americans of Arab descent live in this country, yet we are not represented in Census data as unique racial and ethnic categories as we are still categorized under the white race.Being lumped into the White race category has real and detrimental effects on our community: health, socioeconomic relief, admission into schools, psychological effects, and impact on immigration issues.The population who identified as Arabic-speaking in the U.S. Census grew more than 42% between 2000 and 2017. The number of New Jerseyan who claim Arab ancestry has more than doubled since the Census first measured ethnic origins in 19
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Chatham Borough, NJ
Feb. 4, 2022
Population: 37132
historical education environment small businesses suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
Chatham Borough’s civic and cultural ties with Chatham Township are so intertwined that Township residents commonly refer to the Borough’s commercial district along Main Street as their downtown. Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, and Madison were all part of the original Chatham Township and so are historically connected. The extensive cultural and commercial ties among these three towns continue to this day.
Community Activities and Services
Chatham Borough shares many critical municipal services with surrounding Morris County municipalities. The Borough has established a Join Municipal Court with Madison, Chatham Township, and Morris Township. It operates a joint sewerage system and treatment facility with Madison, which also provides Chatham Borough with building department and IT services. Chatham Borough shares a sports and recreation program with Chatham Township and is also part of a regional school district with the Township. The Chatham Emergency Squad serves the Borough and Township jointly, as does the Library of the Chathams.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Chatham Borough's commercial district along Main St. is regarded by Township residents as its own downtown. Both towns have the Passaic River forming their eastern boundaries; as such, they share common environmental challenges and concerns.
Community Needs and Concerns
Chatham Borough and Chatham Township share a school district (the "School District of the Chathams"), a library, and sports & recreation program. As such children and families from the two towns are closely connected. Moreover, nearly two-thirds of each town's tax revenue go to these shared services. So the fiscal needs of the two towns are very much intertwined.
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Feb. 2, 2022
Population: 7232
Cultural or Historical Interests
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Community Activities and Services
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Community Needs and Concerns
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Monmouth County
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 31, 2022
Population: 99621
Community Activities and Services
The Latino Festival of Monmouth County in Freehold connects the region. The county seat is the connector for all government services in the area. There is tremendous interaction between the Latino communities of Monmouth. The main social service agencies serving the community have offices in Red Bank, Freehold and Asbury Park.
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Windors Area - NAACP and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 31, 2022
Population: 135835
voting rights education Black
Cultural or Historical Interests
Community goes to Mercer County Park; Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center is a major hospital in the region; and Woo-Ri Mart is an important grocery store.
Community Activities and Services
This community includes the town of West Windsor, Plainsboro, Princeton, Hillsborough, Montgomery, East Windsor, Robbinsville, and Cranbury. Princeton University is a hub for this region and they share the Princeton Junction Station train station and the Conway Central Express Bus Station
Community Needs and Concerns
Many of these towns share a school district but the towns are currently in multiple legislative districts.
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Pan-Asian Super COI in Central NJ
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 30, 2022
Population: 736364
transportation housing voting rights diversity education
Cultural or Historical Interests
*This map was created in a community mapping exercise conducted by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund.* This community represents the bulk of New Jersey's growing AAPI population, encompassing Middlesex, Mercer, and Somerset counties. Community members work locally or in nearby Trenton, own businesses in the area and send their children to high-density AAPI schools, and attend numerous houses of worship of various denominations. Historically, Middlesex in particular was highly diverse but in the 2020 survey has become one of the 20 most diverse counties in the country - and that growth and its population is predominantly from Asian-Americans.
Community Needs and Concerns
While there are too many individuals in this community of interest for two or even three legally compliant district to contain the whole community, it is important that these high-density AAPI towns be able to vote with at least a few others similar to their composition.
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South Asian Community in Jersey City
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 30, 2022
Population: 72910
transportation diversity affordable
Community Activities and Services
*This map was created in a community mapping exercise conducted by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund.* This community of interest comprises the primarily South Asian community growing in Jersey City, anchored by community-owned businesses in "India Square" aka Little India.
Economic or Environmental Interests
This community has a strong focus on transportation, as many residents are recent arrivals on work visas who commute to NYC via PATH.
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East Asian (Korean) Community in Bergen County
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 30, 2022
Population: 271314
housing voting rights diversity education
Cultural or Historical Interests
Bergen County has the highest concentration of ethnic Koreans in both the US and the Western hemisphere. Numerous Koreatowns exist in the area, particularly in Palisades Park, where Korean-language products are easily available and many businesses are owned by Korean American community members.
Community Activities and Services
*This map was created in a community mapping exercise conducted by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund.* This community is predominantly East Asian (Chinese and Korean) and is located throughout Bergen County. Very high-density towns include Palisades Park, Leonia, Ridgefield, and Fort Lee.
Community Needs and Concerns
While there are too many individuals in this community of interest for a legally compliant district to contain the whole community, it is important that these high-density towns be able to vote with at least a few others similar to their composition.
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South Asian community around Parsippany
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 30, 2022
Population: 158581
housing diversity education
Cultural or Historical Interests
This primarily South Asian community is anchored around houses of worship and ethnic restaurants and grocery stores, particularly those owned by community members. 280 and 287 bracket the community as members use them to get to Parsippany and also to commute to jobs in cities like Newark and NYC.
Community Activities and Services
*This map was created in a community mapping exercise conducted by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund.* This Asian community is primarily South Asian (mostly Indian) with some East Asians (Chinese), and grew around Parsippany, NJ. It also encompasses the South Asian populations that settled in towns like Hanover, Livingston, and Millburn for the excellent school districts and the proximity to Parsippany.
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Pan-Asian community in Northwest NJ
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 30, 2022
Population: 28716
housing diversity education
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a very young community that mostly resides in newer housing developments in the area.
Community Activities and Services
*This map was created in a community mapping exercise conducted by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund.* This is a growing pan-Asian community that has grown around local school districts, affordable property, access to highways for transit, and local Asian-owned businesses both in the area as well as across the river in Easton, PA.
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South Asian Americans in Greater Philadelphia
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 30, 2022
Population: 298121
diversity education
Cultural or Historical Interests
The people in this community consider themselves residents of greater Philadelphia, but many are small business owners in the local towns contained in this community, as well as sending their children to schools in the area.
Community Activities and Services
*This map was created in a community mapping exercise conducted by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund.* This community of South Asian Americans anchors itself around houses of worship, particularly mosques and temples, and ethnic restaurants in the area that are mostly halal kebab grills.
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Greater Camden Community Map
Jan. 29, 2022
Population: 113521
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a community map of Greater Camden drawn by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and NAACP-NJ. It is drawn this way because the community shares a common racial/ethnic identity, three high schools in choice sending districts that draw on the same student body (Camden VoTech, Camden Catholic, Bishop Justice), shared county services and utilities (including American Water and PSEG), and shared health systems (including Cooper University Health System and Virtua (formerly Lourdes)).
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Black community of Montclair and Surrounding Areas
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 29, 2022
Population: 93207
healthcare voting rights diversity Black
Community Activities and Services
the Black community of Montclair and the surrounding area. In this community of interest, we have included the southern regions of Montclair and Bloomfield as well as all of West Orange. To the districts in Montclair we propose adding Bloomfield and areas north to Claremont Avenue in the north to include Mountainside Hospital.
Community Needs and Concerns
Although this community is spread across multiple municipalities, residents share many community institutions, such as shopping and community recreation centers. In considering the mapping of this area, please consider that Belleville and Newark share the resources of Branchville Park and Clara Mass Medical Center. This acute care facility serves Essex, Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Greater Newark Area
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 29, 2022
Population: 621909
housing voting rights diversity Black
Cultural or Historical Interests
Newark is home to Symphony Hall and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, both of which are cornerstones of Newark and surrounding communities and Newark and surrounding communities and the state of New Jersey.
Community Activities and Services
"Greater Newark" containing the entirety of Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Hillside, the southern section of Maplewood (bounded by Springfield Avenue), and a segment of Harrison (to the border of Central Avenue).Harrison is home to the famous Top s Diner, a vital gathering place for the Newark and Harrison communities. ]It is important to note that Springfield Avenue is a corridor containing a substantial portion of black-owned businesses supported by residents of Newark and Irvington. Many of these communities share houses of worship, libraries, and parks as well.
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Greater Paterson Community Map
Jan. 29, 2022
Population: 446683
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a community map of Greater Paterson drawn by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
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Atlantic County Community of Interest
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 237704
Community Activities and Services
Atlantic County Community of Interest mapped by LWVNJ and LWV AC on 12/9/2021. Area united by shared school districts, universities, hospitals and community centers. INparticular Galloway and & Port Republic share many services and interests in common with Atlantic City. Two major employers, Atlanticare Regional Medical Center and Stockton University, unite Galloway with Atlantic City. Students reside in Stockton’s new Atlantic City dorms and shuttle to the Galloway campus, uniting these towns means this student COI would no longer be divided
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Teaneck-Area Community
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 214870
education environment
Community Activities and Services
Teaneck-area community mapped by LWVNJ & LWV Teaneck on 1/10. Common activities and services include parks, schools, hospitals and libraries.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Common environmental impacts related to the rivers and flooding
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Ramapough Lenape nation
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 48279
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Ramapough people consist of the turtle clan, deer clan, and wolf clan. The turtle clan is based around Mahwah, New Jersey. The deer clan is based in Hillburn, NY. And the wolf clan is in Ringwood, NJ. The Ramapough people have been in the area for centuries. The Ramapough are a blended tribe. Other nations have joined, e.g., Kikiat, Esopus, Hackensack, Tappan, Nyax, and Pomptons are all part of the same nation with a lineage going back a long way. The Ramapough people who survived the wars joined with other survivors of other nations. Our nation signed most of the land deeds in the area.
Community Activities and Services
Some of us our Christian, and some of us are spiritual and follow the traditional way. There's a Brook Church in Hillburn that many people attend. There's a Ramapough tribal center in Mahwah, that's the main tribal center, each headed by a clan chief, but there's one in Ringwood and Hillburn for different clans as well. There are powwow up at Sally field in Ringwood. The mountains are very important to the people, people enjoy fishing and hunting. There's a big burial site - Split Rock, where people go for spiritual sessions.
Economic or Environmental Interests
We're economically a very diverse people. Many of the people are blue collar workers, who do physical labor. But others do white collar jobs. There is a stigma for Ramapough people in the area, so many have moved away. Many of us are veterans, and have joined the service to escape that local stigma.
Community Needs and Concerns
The Ramapough people could use more job opportunities, better education, affordable housing. In Ringwood is a superfund site that is still not cleaned up, and needs to be. The Ramapo River has had oil spills right there in Mahwah, there was diesal fuel that leaked where people swam and fished. In Tuxedo Park in New York there was a home heating oil trucks that were flooded and leaking into the river. Many environmental justice issues.
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Greater Trenton
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 186425
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is mostly African American with a significant Latinx and white population as well. Many community members commute to Philadelphia, but many others work in the surrounding area. There's a mix between people who rent and people who own. Many people in the area have been based here for generations, but others have just moved to the area in recent years. The area is a great, diverse mix of people.
Community Activities and Services
There's a strong Christian background many residents have, and lots of established churches in Trenton such as Shiloh Baptist Church. People like to eat and shop in the surrounding area - Rats Restaurant in Hamilton; Palmer Square in Princeton; Quaker Bridge mall in Lawrenceville; people attend public schools like Ewing High; Steinert High School. People go to Capital Health; St. Francis Hospital for healthcare. Many people go out in Cadwalader Park, Mill Hill Park, Moody Park, Trenton Thunder Stadium, the Delaware River and parks along the river are also places people like to go.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There are many people who work in blue collar jobs for the state of New Jersey. There is a good mix of service industry jobs in the surrounding area, as well as a lot of white collar jobs in pharmaceutical, legal, and finance fields.
Community Needs and Concerns
There are issues with transportation and healthcare access. Mercer Hospital in downtown Trenton closed. There's a lack of sufficient walkable services in Trenton generally; housing, job opportunities. The area also lacks healthy and affordable food options. People may need to leave the immediate area for healthcare and other services. There's significant older, vacant housing stock in the area and not much investment to fix it up.
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Cherry Hill Community Map
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 142235
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a community map drawn by the RACE Council with the Cherry Hill Community.
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Greater New Brunswick Area
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 122190
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is very diverse with many different groups of color. We have a strong Black American community, African community, and Asian Americans of many different backgrounds - we are truly an extremely diverse community. That is also true for our communities of faith, we have many different faith communities which make up our broader community. We also have a very diverse economic community - everything from warehouses to professional services. We really pride ourselves on this diversity.
Community Activities and Services
On Demott Lane is called Interfaith Way due to the wide variety of different faiths that are represented. Many people attend services on Interfaith Way. Hamilton street is the defacto center of town - it's where the neighborhood shops: barber shops, a mosque, food, commercial centers, childcare centers. Downtown New Brunswick is a walkable community with many diverse places to shop and eat. We have two major hospitals in our community: St. Peters & Robert Wood Johnson. We have an extremely robust arts and cultural commission, as well as performing arts spaces, which unites our diverse community in art.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The New Brunswick campuses of Rutgers University are also major institutions in our district, with many students who are a part of our community. There are numerous affordable housing developments which are being constructed, supporting our communities great economic diversity. Robert Wood Johnson is centered in our community. Johnson and Johnson is a major employer.
Community Needs and Concerns
Because of depressed economic conditions in certain communities, there is a heightened level of criminal activity. We need economic programs to support those communities and additional low income housing and a strategy to address homelessness. It's also vital to expand public transportation beyond the core of downtown New Brunswick, so that everyone can access jobs and vital services.
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Newark Ironbound Community Map
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 49836
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a map drawn by NJISJ with a member of the Ironbound community in Newark.
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Greater Highland Park / Edison
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 174749
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Highland Park community is a combination of working class people (e.g., warehouse workers) and academics who support Rutgers University. There are also white collar workers who work at Johnson and Johnson and other medical or pharmaceutical. The community is extremely diverse with a large and growing South Asian community.
Community Activities and Services
Johnson Park and Donaldson Park are major places where people congregate. Highland Park has a very robust downtown area where people shop and go out to eat. Metuchen also has a large downtown area where many people like to go out. There is a huge retail center serving the east Asian community route 27 corridor from highland park and extending North up to 287; Wood Avenue shopping district is a major area serving the South Asian community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There are warehouses and manufacturing centers which employ a number of blue collar workers clustered around the major highways (27/287) which run through in the area. There are many medical offices in Edison which employ many in the area. Route 1 corridor is an active highly commercial area where many people shop and work. Two major malls in the area are Woodbridge and Menlo Park.
Community Needs and Concerns
Education is a major focus of our community. Many people are deeply invested in our public schools and in ensuring that students in our area are getting a good education and that our education reflects our community's diverse cultures.
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Newark North Ward Community (repaired)
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 92795
Cultural or Historical Interests
The North Ward community of Newark is a heavily Latinx populated, although there's a sizable African American population as well. The area is very Catholic.
Community Activities and Services
Some prominent churches in the area are: the Basilica of Saint Mary, Saint Lucy's church, and many other small churches. Branch Brook Park is a major park in the area that people enjoy. It goes all the way from 7th Ave to the Forest Hills section. Some major schools in the area are McKinley School, Roberto Clemente High School, Barringer High School, Webster High School. Clairemont and Saint Michael's Hospitals serve residents in the area. People enjoy Newark Public Library, skating rink, and other services (e.g., rotunda) in the area.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There are many mom and pop stores, bodegas, and too many liquor stores. They are mostly blue collar workers; public transportation (the light rail, Penn Station, buses) very big for people in the area. Ross Street and Bloomfield Ave are a major commercial corridors in the area.
Community Needs and Concerns
Major issues facing the North Ward are issues with gangs, lack of employment; Food insecurity for residents of the area. Lack of mental health services for residents. There's a need for more affordable housing in the area as well.
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Winslow Twp Community
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 37174
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is the African-American community of Winslow and Sicklerville. Many of the residents in my immediate area are retired. Some residents have moved here from other places and settled, others have lived here for generations. Some residents are transitional. There is a small-town mindset to the area which is very nice - people know each other and have strong ties and relationships. People are very proud of the community, it is a great place to raise children. Much of the area are homeowners in rural areas, but there is also a significant portion of renters living around transit hubs. The area is growing.
Community Activities and Services
Winslow is a twp with many sections. There are about many faith communities in the area which people attend: Christ Care Missionary Baptist Church (provides many community services bishop been there 40 years, 70 acres w/ apartments, Sr. homes); Winslow Baptist Church; United Methodist Church; and more. There is a mosque nearby, the Islamic Community of S. Jersey in where many Muslims worship. Right in the heart of Sicklerville there are barber shops, nail salons, and a great downtown area. Williamstown New Freedom Road is also a major commercial area. Schools are Winslow High (formerly Edgewood), and Winslow Middle School - a new school district as of 2001 to accommodate growth in the area.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many people in the area work in Philadelphia and commute. Others work in the casinos in Atlantic City. The workforce is very diverse, with white collar and blue collar workers. The area has high employment, but many people work outside of the community and return to live. Of the people who live in the area, some people work in factories in Winslow and Sicklerville, others work in services and retail in the area. The area has an excellent transportation network.
Community Needs and Concerns
Winslow is divided into four wards, with a mayor and eight council people. The local electeds are very responsive. The area could absolutely use more recreational facilities (playground, etc.) for an area of 40K residents, and recreational facilities that are culturally appropriate to the people who live in the area. We need programs for students, particularly after school, to keep children safe, learning, and occupied when they're not in the classroom. There have been conversations for years about a recreation center which has not materialized yet. The third ward is the one w/ the most open land & least parks; organizations must use the schools for recreational and social activities.
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Mercer County
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 104152
Community Needs and Concerns
South Asian American influenced Community of Interest created by Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF)
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Dunnellen, Middlesex, Bound Brook, and South Bound Brook
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 38165
Economic or Environmental Interests
The Latino Community is very connected through economic and environmental interests. The Green Brook Tributary runs through Dunnellen and Middlesex and leads to the Raritan River in Bound Brook and South Bounden. Flooding is caused flooding during storms and the most frequent was that of Hurricane Ida. The community has experienced flood damage that has impacted the local economy.
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Greater Brick Community Map
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 33824
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a map drawn by NJISJ with a member of the Greater Brick community.
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Plainfield/North Plainfield
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 57928
Community Activities and Services
Latino community in Plainfield and North Plainfield are very connected. Downtown shopping areas are connected. Saint Mary’s church serves Latinos from both towns. Many North Plainfield Latinos moved there from Plainfield.
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Greater Union Township/Vauxhall Community Map
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 28, 2022
Population: 50901
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a map drawn by NJISJ with a member of the Greater Union Township community.
Community Needs and Concerns
Lots of development going on; reduced affordability; concerns over taxes; need more schools, more public services, increased traffic requires more infrastructure; missing a hospital in the area. Redlining has created major disparities between the North and South parts of the area.
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Newark Central Ward Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 27, 2022
Population: 34207
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community, central ward, has a lot of black and brown folks. However, the area is also the central business district so there are a lot of diversity of people and businesses. It is a fast paced community. There are a lot of new residents, you can see the gentrification really happening in Central Ward. There are many new younger adults that have moved from NYC and commute to NYC. In South Ward you have a lot of people who have been in the area for generations.
Community Activities and Services
There are a lot of government centers in the area. There are educational institutions. There's a community college, Rutgers, NJIT. We're surrounded by a lot of schools - Newark Tech, Essex Co. College, Arts High School, Saint Benedict's High School. There are two major of hospitals - UNDMJ, and St. Michaels. There's Washington Park, Military Park, and Lincoln Park. Those parks have been there for decades.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The Central Ward is the downtown area of Newark. It is like the hub of the eateries and stores on Broad Street and Market Street - there's a supermarket, bodegas, law enforcement, entertainment (NJ Pac, Prudential Center), and mom and pop shops. The closest mall is the Jersey Gardens outlet mall in Elizabeth, which is about 10-15 minutes away. We also have Newark Penn Station, a major transit hub, and also a place where people without addresses reside.
Community Needs and Concerns
The Central Ward struggles with a drug epidemic (pills) and crime. The other major concern are residents without address in the area. The area could use more affordable housing and quality jobs. There is also a lot of food insecurity - we need more places where people can get healthy and affordable food options. There is a Whole Foods, but that food is not very affordable and often are frequented by new residents who do not look like me.
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Newark South Ward Community
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 27, 2022
Population: 68069
Cultural or Historical Interests
The South Ward of Newark is a predominantly African Community. It's a primarily young, but there are older families too. Many people have been here for a long time, although there are areas where houses have been torn town and built up, which do not have residents that have been like for a long time. Many people that live and grow up in the South Ward move far beyond Newark, there is a very established multi-generational community.
Community Activities and Services
Many people receive healthcare at Beth Israel Hospital; Many people attend Metropolitan Baptist Church, Saint Marks Baptist church. There are some charter schools off of Clinton Ave. There's Weequahic High School, Greater Oaks, Heshine; Elizabeth Avenue and the chancellor side of South Ward is socially and culturally connected to Hillside; People like to out to Green Acres, Weequahic Park is the biggest.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Along Clinton Ave there are a lot of mom and pop stores, many that come and go, and a few restaurants. The area is home to many blue collar workers, many people work in Newark or nearby. Many people are civil servants that work for Newark Public Schools, Police, etc. Other groups work in warehouses. Many other people work for major hospitals in the area.
Community Needs and Concerns
Some issues facing the South Ward are resources - in terms of development within the community, from the community; The schools could use more resources. Teachers are overworked and underpaid. There's insufficient access to preventative health or mental healthcare services. There's a lack of resources when it comes to sanitation and the upkeep of the community in general. Finally, we need better quality food services in the area.
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Englewood-Teaneck-Hackensack Community
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 27, 2022
Population: 263322
Cultural or Historical Interests
The community is very diverse. Englewood and Hackensack have a growing Hispanic population, including growing Hispanic business downtown. The Black population is also centered in Englewood and Hackensack. The area can be a transient area due to the industries in NYC. The Englewood community is a mixture of homeowners and renters, although there are more renters because people are often transient. In the last two years more people have purchased homes in the area to work from home. The area is really growing, and many new luxury apartments have been built (with some, but not enough affordable housing), which may be pushing out older residents.
Community Activities and Services
Most children in the community go to public schools in the area, whether that's Teaneck, Hackensack, or Englewood. There has been an uptick in Charter Schools in the area as well. People enjoy the county parks like McKay Park, Votee Park, Overpeck Park. People go to Englewood Hospital or Hackensack University medical center, and Holy Name hospital in Teaneck; People worship at Community Baptist Church (Englewood), there are a number of synagogues in Englewood and Teaneck, and a mosque in Teaneck. People spend time at the Court in Hackensack, that's where people hold rallys and other events. There are food truck conventions at the Garden State Plaza, which people enjoy. Also Bergen CC, & FDU
Economic or Environmental Interests
Major commercial areas around Palisades Ave is an area where people like to go out to eat; people shop at the Shops at Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack and the Garden State Plaza in Paramus. Residents are a mix of blue collar and white collar workers. There's a large community of nurses, entrepreneurs, and professionals that work in New York City and commute. Many residents take New Jersey Transit (Pascack Valley and Bergen Co Line) and the bus system, although less since COVID. Major highways are Rt 4 to the GWB, and Rt 95 which runs north and south which takes you to the Holland and Lincoln Tunnel, and Rt 3 is how people get to the city and come back. Home-improvement stores are big.
Community Needs and Concerns
Some major issues facing the community are access to mental health services; There's a need for more affordable equitable housing and senior services in the area as well. The education system can also be somewhat skewed - which can explain the emergence of charter schools. There's a need for equitable education across all the municipalities in the area.
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West Windsor-Plainsboro
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 27, 2022
Population: 53602
diversity education young Asian
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is largely made up of people of color, including Asian Americans, like myself; African Americans; and those of Hispanic descent.
Community Activities and Services
My community is a lot like our neighboring Township of Plainsboro, but unlike areas down south. The West Windsor area is tightknit, with deep roots in the area, and we hope to be well represented in the new maps.As the name of our Youth Council suggests; and the names of our two high schools -- West Windsor-Plainsboro North and South -- West Windsor and Plainsboro are one community of interest. Both high schools are in a comprehensive, high-achieving regional public school district, serving students from West Windsor Township down in Mercer County, and Plainsboro Township within Middlesex County. There are 10 schools within our school district that residents of both townships can attend.
Community Needs and Concerns
The current New Jersey map has my community of interest in two State legislative districts -- West Windsor being in Legislative District 15, and Legislative District 14 housing Plainsboro. Consider keeping my West Windsor together, but adding Plainsboro, without in any way diluting minority voter power or otherwise violating our fair redistricting principles, and maintain racial equity.
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Millville, Bridgeton, and Vineland
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 27, 2022
Population: 118623
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Latino communities in Millville, Bridgeton, and Vineland are driving the population growth in Cumberland County. In fact, Cumberland County experienced the fastest Latino growth in the entire state over the last 10 years. These three communities share very similar growth trends with the Latino population growing faster than every other demographic group.
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Greater Vineland Area
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 27, 2022
Population: 122532
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is a majority people of color community with people from all over, Mexican-Americans, Guatamalan-Americans, other Hispanic-Americans, African Americans on a daily basis. Many of the residents are former migrant farm-workers, of descended from former farm workers, who settled in the area. These individuals and families are now joining city-council, and starting businesses in the area.
Community Activities and Services
The is a main state road which cuts through the community - Rt. 49. Inspira Healthcare network and Complete Care (for the underinsured) serves the Bridgeton and Fairfield communities. Fairfield twp has one school - a K-8 school; Bridgeton has 1 elementary and high school. Many members attend Union Baptist Temple, either for services or to use the facilities there. It has become a community center for Bridgeton and Fairfield community. There is also a Catholic Church. CThere's a building called the Hope Loft on commerce street, a major center, which is being transitioned into "the Campus" a safe-haven for children in the area. There's also a state prison and a half-way house in the community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The area is a primarily working class community. The area was, and still is, a major agricultural community (the largest nursery producer in the country). There is a glass factory in the area that employs quite a few people. The hospital and health care industry are a large employer as well. Many people also work for the Gateway Community Partnership, a federally funded non-profit focused on anti-poverty efforts in the area.
Community Needs and Concerns
The area has an issue with gangs, partially drawn by the state prison and half-way house, which creates issues in the community. The area struggles with poverty and particularly lack of education. Our educational services are severely underfunded. Our children struggle with teen pregnancy. The area also needs more investment in mental health services.
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Lawrence Township
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 27, 2022
Population: 280328
Community Activities and Services
This community interest map was created by the League of Women Voters during a mapping session on December 2, 2021.
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East Black Horse Pike (Atlantic City and Pleasantville)
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 27, 2022
Population: 41694
Community Needs and Concerns
Communities of color, particularly the Latino community, lives along East Black Horse Pike Road between Atlantic City and Pleasantville. The Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church is also located along the road and is shared by the Latino communities in Atlantic City and Pleasantville.
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Union County
Jan. 27, 2022
Population: 31090
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is near the Rahway river. There are frequent floods that impact the community.
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Rowan University Students Community
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 27, 2022
Population: 299992
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a community map drawn by the NAACP with the student community of Rowan University.
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Scotch Plains-Westfield-Fanwood Community
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 27, 2022
Population: 96862
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a map drawn by Social Justice Matters with the Scotch Plains-Westfield-Fanwood Community.
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South Asian Community in Northeast NJ
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 27, 2022
Population: 24555
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a community map drawn by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) with the South Asian community in Northeast NJ.
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West Windsor - Plainsboro Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 26, 2022
Population: 53602
immigration education East Asian South Asian
Cultural or Historical Interests
West Windsor and Plainsboro also share much in common in their demographics. According to census data, Plainsboro is composed of around 60 percent Asian residents. Additionally, over half of my hometown was born in another country, including myself and all of my immediate family members. The immigrant population is an essential part of the fabric of both Plainsboro and West Windsor. Over 47% of residents in West Windsor identify as Asian, with 40% of West Windsor being born in another country.
Community Activities and Services
West Windsor and Plainsboro share a regional school district, the West Windsor-Plainsboro School System. Our towns share ten schools with each other: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools, and 6 elementary and upper elementary schools. Many families, like my own, moved to Plainsboro for the quality of the school district - one of the best in NJ. We have many South and East Asian places of worship, grocery stores, and businesses located in Plainsboro and West Windsor. Lastly, an inconvenient truth about living in Plainsboro is that we don’t have a gas station in my town, the closest one is in West Windsor. Our communities have a need to share resources and should share a representative as well.
Economic or Environmental Interests
West Windsor and Plainsboro share many of the same resources. The Princeton Junction Train Station is located in West Windsor. Many Plainsboro and West Windsor residents use this train station in order to access work in New York City.
Community Needs and Concerns
Education is an extremely important value to the residents of Plainsboro and West Windsor. From the West Windsor-Plainsboro Girl Scout troop that I was a member of, to the shared sports teams and summer camps, these towns share organizations and institutions that are important to be represented together. Currently, the needs of West Windsor-Plainsboro School District are not being advocated for together by a single representative.Plainsboro and West Windsor should be in the same Legislative district, without diluting the powers of communities of color or otherwise violating the law or Fair Redistricting Principles.
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Wind of the Spirit Organizational group
Jan. 25, 2022
Population: 113891
housing voting rights mental health education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Our community speak Spanish, Mam, Qui'che, Misquito, Garifona, tagalog, sign language, Basque, various European languages. We have people from Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, Salvador, any many latin american countries. We have people from different ages. Our towns are similar, Dover, Madison, Morristown. Towns such as Mendham, basking ridge, mine hill does not look like our towns, as well as Morristown ship. The majority of us are renters. We go to different congregations, Methodist, catholic church, evangelical. We have many immigrant communities. Our towns are historic towns where Washington walked this areas during the Civil war.
Community Activities and Services
The majority of our community who are meeting today lives in Dover, Morristown, Madison, and chatham. We go to our libraries in our towns. We have a train station that can take us to NYC.We are a community that practices our faith. Some of us are Catholics, Other evangelicals and we also have unitarians and quakers. We Have The high school where our children go, as well as elementary schools and middle schools in each of these towns. The main areas in these towns are Backwell St in Dover. Speedwell Ave, Sussex Ave. and South Street in Morristown. Main street in Madison and Chatham. Dover and Morristown have Zufall Health Center. We have St. Clair Dover Hospital and Morristown Hospital.
Economic or Environmental Interests
We take the train to go to work, we take the bus in our towns Dover, Morristown, Madison and its surroundings. We go to restaurants in the towns mentioned. Restaurants such as tequila 55, Noches de colombia, praderas, rico pan, pan casero, and encuentro, Delikositas, some are in morristown and Dover as well as randolph. We shop in supermarkets such as LC Supermarker, Shop rite, walmart, and Costco, Aldi. We are a Hard workinng class community. We have a bus line. We have taxis that speak our language, spanish. We go to the Rockaway Mall. Most of our community works in the main restaurants in each town including retaurants that are not targeted to the latino community. We alsoMovie Theaters
Community Needs and Concerns
Dover does not have public pools, we do not have accessible pools, our community study in Dover schools that are overcrowded and morristown highschools is also overcrowded. Dover schools do not have public buses and the roads are dangerous for them to drive. Gentrification. Education. We are underpaid, stolen salaries, lack of labor stability
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North Bergen Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 25, 2022
Population: 120520
education Asian Latinx
Cultural or Historical Interests
I’m a resident of North Bergen in Legislative District 32. LD 32 is over 75 percent people of color; it’s a majority Latino district, and one of only two in the state. The Asian population is also significant. This district, my district, has also seen significant growth in the past decade.
Community Activities and Services
One of the landmarks of our town -- probably the heartbeat of our town itself -- is Bergen Line Avenue. It’s a commercial district in our area. Bergenline Avenue also crosses into West New York, Guttenberg, and Union City. Union City is already in a different district. You shouldn’t let West New York be within a separate one as well. Many of our bigger parks and resources are in uptown. The big county park is on the other side of the town. It’s not the largest town, but we're bisected by the road that leads right into the Lincoln Tunnel, so it's difficult to go to the other side of town. As a result, kids in my neighborhood go play sports in Secaucus, which is easy to access
Community Needs and Concerns
In order to maintain “one person one vote” standards, we will need to shrink [the district] to comply with the State Constitution -- that means we’re going to have to lose a town or two. That’s fair. But it matters what towns we lose and how we change this district.One other town in this district is Guttenberg. We share a school district, kids in Guttenberg go to North Bergen High School. Consequently, it wouldn’t make sense to have them not be in the same Legislative district as we are.
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Morristown/Dover area Latine community
Jan. 24, 2022
Population: 201476
transportation housing healthcare education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community has a vibrant Latine community that lives and works in Morristown, Dover, Wharton, Rockaway and Parsippany. We have a shared cultural heritage from Latin America including languages (Spanish, Portuguese, English and indigenous languages), music and food. We have ties to immigration as immigrants and families of immigrants. This community is being affected by gentrification and unaffordable housing
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Dover and Surrounding Areas Working Class Immigrant Community
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Test
Jan. 23, 2022
Population: 250292
transportation housing voting rights education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
We have a shared history of escaping oppressive governments and poverty in Latin America. We're resourceful and entrepreneurial; talented salsa dancers from Colombia and Puerto Rico have started dance school businesses, while others have established Latin American restaurants. We're muralists without access to public spaces that permit murals. Some have unauthorized immigrant status. We're a young community that often doesn't know our own history because it isn't taught in schools nor celebrated in local theaters or arts programs. Food, language, music, dance, and a shared colonization and migration history bond us. Many of us are Christian/Catholic though some follow a Liberation Theology
Community Activities and Services
We're an immigrant community from Latin America, living/working/socializing in Dover, Wharton, Rockaway, Mine Hill, Victory Gardens Parsippany, & Morristown. We speak Spanish, English, Portuguese, Indigenous and Creole languages. We're Christian, Catholic, or Agnostic & congregate at church. We also congregate in dance clubs, soccer fields, rivers, lakes, pools & the beach but lack transportation and affordable access to expensive "public" pools, lakes here in "Lakeland", & the Jersey Shore. The libraries lack Spanish-speaking librarians and programming that would be welcoming to us. We often get healthcare at clinics and hospital emergency rooms.
Economic or Environmental Interests
We lack access to federally-funded financial aid such as SNAP, Social Security benefits, and housing vouchers because of immigrant status, misinformation, illiteracy, lack of public transportation, or language barriers. We sublet rooms in our rented homes because of a lack of affordable housing, share rides to school for kids because of a lack of busing, and share rides to work due to the dire lack of public transportation. We're a working class & middle class community of domestic workers, factory workers, tax drivers, and some professionals with kids in overcrowded schools and limited access to affordable, quality healthcare. We live in flood zones & the environment is not protected.
Community Needs and Concerns
My working class immigrant community is in the 25th legislative district but the concerns and power of upper-class Bernardsville residents drown out ours. Our state legislators ignore us, especially those of us in Dover. Dover is the poorest community in Dover while Bernardsville is one of the wealthiest in the entire state. We have more in common with Parsippany and should be in the same legislative district as other communities in Morris County with significant working-class immigrant populations.
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Comite de Trabajadoras Domesticas de Madison
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Test
Jan. 23, 2022
Population: 22205
housing healthcare diversity education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Iglesias Santa Vincent, Saint Margaret of Scotland. Idiomas hablados , español, ingles, italiano, comunidad Latina que va aumentando inmigrantes, vamos a ver películas a AMC de Morristown
Community Activities and Services
Doge park, nuestros hijos asisten a las escuelas de madison, Madison High School, vamos a hacer laundry sobre la Central Ave, Restaurante La Rosa , 54 Main St, Chipolte y Delicositas y Sabor latino, Noches de Colombia y Monchys, Las Costillas de Pedro en Dover NJ socialismos en Paola Multiservice. para , vamos a Mall de Rockaway y Livingstang and Short Hills, para atención medica vamos a Morristown Memorial y Zufall y Urgent Care. para transportacion NJ Transit
Economic or Environmental Interests
Se trabaja en factorias en Dover y Whippany, unemployment.
Community Needs and Concerns
Public pool is too expensive, alto costo de alimentos, estamos en distritos separados de ciudades donde tenemos habitantes con los que nos sentimos identificados, queremos estrechar nuestra relación con las comunidades de Dover, Morristown y Rockaway.
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Comite de Trabajadoras Domesticas MOR
Jan. 22, 2022
Population: 43285
transportation housing healthcare unemployment low income
Cultural or Historical Interests
Congregamos en Saint Margaret of Scotland on 6 Sussex Ave, Morristown. Principe de Paz en Randolph NJ, Iglesia Elin Restauracion se reunen en la iglesia Bethel 59 Spring St, Morristown. Hablammos espanol, Mam Language, Quiche. Hacemos compras en Shoprite de Morristown, Walmart, Latino Americano. Los pueblos mas parecidos a la comunidad, Dover, Madison, Areas de Randolph, Rockaway Township
Community Activities and Services
Para servicios medicos Zuffall sobre Atno St. y Morristown Memorial Hospital. Restaurantes frecuentados, Noches De Colombia on Rt.10 r, el Encuentro Centroamericano y Fanny Delicias cerca a Martin Luther King Ave. Tambien Aperas Paisas sobre Speedwell Ave. Vamos al cine a AMC Theather en Headquater Plaza. Los ninos asisten a las escuelas Alexander Hamilton Elementary School on Mills St , Morristown High School on Early St. Y hacemos parte de la comunidad de Wind Of The Spirit.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Desempleo, trabajo de factorias en Dover NJ y Wharton. Restaurantes, Hotel Hyatt, Hotel Westin near Washington St. Transportancion en taxi, NJ transit Bus and Train to travel to college at County College of Morris, Saint Elizabeth, Fairleigh Dickinson, Morris County Vocational School.
Community Needs and Concerns
No hay accesibilidad de transportación para ciertas areas de interés a la comunidad, Cosco queda muy lejos. no tenemos and en común con, Mendhan, Gentrification, alto costo de vida y bajo pagos de salario. Representación que no tiene nada en común con la comunidad.
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An Atlantic City Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 21, 2022
Population: 35223
religion diversity Black multicultural government workers
Cultural or Historical Interests
Here in Atlantic City, this diverse community has a dominant Black and brown presence, many of whom are either essential workers for the City government or in the City’s notable consumeristic market of casinos, shops, restaurants, and more. However, Atlantic City is much more than this consumeristic market. There is a thriving, diverse community, full of rich history that is valuable. With Stockton’s unveiling of the Atlantic City campus, there’s now a diverse college student population within the City
Community Activities and Services
Growing up, I was heavily immersed in Atlantic City’s noteworthy church culture. It was not uncommon for me to be in Atlantic City at least two to three times a week for my family’s church, the Westminster Christian Worship Center; as well as visiting the other churches within the community on occasion.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Atlantic City is bordered by the Absecon Inlet on the north side of the City, and extends all the way to Jackson Avenue, the border separating Atlantic City from Ventnor. Within these 48 blocks you can see the casinos’ towering presence at any place in the City
Community Needs and Concerns
I implore this Apportionment Commission to make the right choice, whatever choice that may be, in making sure that the Black and brown voices of the Atlantic City community are not diluted and lost in the midst of the overpowering white majority of its current District.
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Atlantic City and Galloway Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 21, 2022
Population: 92043
healthcare education
Community Activities and Services
This area has two major anchor institutions that have grown significantly over the last decade: AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center and Stockton University. Both are currently constructing new facilities in Atlantic City, and they have also expanded within the Galloway Township area over the years. AtlantiCare’s mainland campus is in Galloway; and most of our doctors’ offices are also in Galloway. Similarly, the students who reside in Stockton’s new Atlantic City dorms right across the street shuttle between here and Stockton’s main Galloway campus.
Community Needs and Concerns
Atlantic City and Galloway are not in the same legislative district. I believe these municipalities should be reunited. Keeping Atlantic City and Galloway divided between the 2nd and 9th Districts splits communities of common interests and diminishes the voting and advocacy power of Stockton students.
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Port Republic Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 21, 2022
Population: 1028
Cultural or Historical Interests
I’ve been a resident of Port Republic for the last 32 years. The population of my roughly seven-and-a-half square mile town is 1,121. It is situated in the northeast corner of Atlantic County, bordered on the north by the Mullica River and on the east by the waters of Great Bay.
Community Needs and Concerns
Historically, Port Republic residents voted with neighboring Galloway Township residents, and other citizens of Atlantic County, in Legislative District 2. I believe that redistricting the citizens of Port Republic into District 9 has done us a disservice. The Mullica River geographically isolates us from Ocean County. Like other residents of Port Republic and Galloway, I shop, attend church, dine at restaurants, and attend cultural and community events in Atlantic County. I rarely travel to the north, which is covered by District 9. I am unaware, uninformed, and to be perfectly honest, not very interested in the issues that are important to voters of the 9th Legislative District
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Englewood-Teaneck-Hackensack Community
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 21, 2022
Population: 201211
Cultural or Historical Interests
The community is very diverse. Englewood and Hackensack have a growing Hispanic population, including growing Hispanic business downtown. The Black population is also centered in Englewood and Hackensack. The area can be a transient area due to the industries in NYC. The Englewood community is a mixture of homeowners and renters, although there are more renters because people are often transient. In the last two years more people have purchased homes in the area to work from home. The area is really growing, and many new luxury apartments have been built (with some, but not enough affordable housing), which may be pushing out older residents.
Community Activities and Services
Most children in the community go to public schools in the area, whether that's Teaneck, Hackensack, or Englewood. There has been an uptick in Charter Schools in the area as well. People enjoy the county parks like McKay Park, Votee Park, Overpeck Park. People go to Englewood Hospital or Hackensack University medical center, and Holy Name hospital in Teaneck; People worship at Community Baptist Church (Englewood), there are a number of synagogues in Englewood and Teaneck, and a mosque in Teaneck. People spend time at the Court in Hackensack, that's where people hold rallys and other events. There are food truck conventions at the Garden State Plaza, which people enjoy. Also Bergen CC, & FDU
Economic or Environmental Interests
Major commercial areas around Palisades Ave is an area where people like to go out to eat; people shop at the Shops at Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack and the Garden State Plaza in Paramus. Residents are a mix of blue collar and white collar workers. There's a large community of nurses, entrepreneurs, and professionals that work in New York City and commute. Many residents take New Jersey Transit (Pascack Valley and Bergen Co Line) and the bus system, although less since COVID. Major highways are Rt 4 to the GWB, and Rt 95 which runs north and south which takes you to the Holland and Lincoln Tunnel, and Rt 3 is how people get to the city and come back. Home-improvement stores are big.
Community Needs and Concerns
Some major issues facing the community are access to mental health services; There's a need for more affordable equitable housing and senior services in the area as well. The education system can also be somewhat skewed - which can explain the emergence of charter schools. There's a need for equitable education across all the municipalities in the area.
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Newark North Ward Community
Jan. 21, 2022
Population: 67429
Cultural or Historical Interests
The North Ward community of Newark is a heavily Latinx populated, although there's a sizable African American population as well. The area is very Catholic.
Community Activities and Services
Some prominent churches in the area are: the Basilica of Saint Mary, Saint Lucy's church, and many other small churches. Branch Brook Park is a major park in the area that people enjoy. It goes all the way from 7th Ave to the Forest Hills section. Some major schools in the area are McKinley School, Roberto Clemente High School, Barringer High School, Webster High School. Clairemont and Saint Michael's Hospitals serve residents in the area. People enjoy Newark Public Library, skating rink, and other services (e.g., rotunda) in the area.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There are many mom and pop stores, bodegas, and too many liquor stores. They are mostly blue collar workers; public transportation (the light rail, Penn Station, buses) very big for people in the area. Ross Street and Bloomfield Ave are a major commercial corridors in the area.
Community Needs and Concerns
Major issues facing the North Ward are issues with gangs, lack of employment; Food insecurity for residents of the area. Lack of mental health services for residents. There's a need for more affordable housing in the area as well.
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Newark South Ward Community
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 21, 2022
Population: 74245
Cultural or Historical Interests
The South Ward of Newark is a predominantly African Community. It's a primarily young, but there are older families too. Many people have been here for a long time, although there are areas where houses have been torn town and built up, which do not have residents that have been like for a long time. Many people that live and grow up in the South Ward move far beyond Newark, there is a very established multi-generational community.
Community Activities and Services
Many people receive healthcare at Beth Israel Hospital; Many people attend Metropolitan Baptist Church, Saint Marks Baptist church. There are some charter schools off of Clinton Ave. There's Weequahic High School, Greater Oaks, Heshine; Elizabeth Avenue and the chancellor side of South Ward is socially and culturally connected to Hillside; People like to out to Green Acres, Weequahic Park is the biggest.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Along Clinton Ave there are a lot of mom and pop stores, many that come and go, and a few restaurants. The area is home to many blue collar workers, many people work in Newark or nearby. Many people are civil servants that work for Newark Public Schools, Police, etc. Other groups work in warehouses. Many other people work for major hospitals in the area.
Community Needs and Concerns
Some issues facing the South Ward are resources - in terms of development within the community, from the community; The schools could use more resources. Teachers are overworked and underpaid. There's insufficient access to preventative health or mental healthcare services. There's a lack of resources when it comes to sanitation and the upkeep of the community in general. Finally, we need better quality food services in the area.
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Newark Central Ward Community
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 21, 2022
Population: 27058
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community, central ward, has a lot of black and brown folks. However, the area is also the central business district so there are a lot of diversity of people and businesses. It is a fast paced community. There are a lot of new residents, you can see the gentrification really happening in Central Ward. There are many new younger adults that have moved from NYC and commute to NYC. In South Ward you have a lot of people who have been in the area for generations.
Community Activities and Services
There are a lot of government centers in the area. There are educational institutions. There's a community college, Rutgers, NJIT. We're surrounded by a lot of schools - Newark Tech, Essex Co. College, Arts High School, Saint Benedict's High School. There are two major of hospitals - UNDMJ, and St. Michaels. There's Washington Park, Military Park, and Lincoln Park. Those parks have been there for decades.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The Central Ward is the downtown area of Newark. It is like the hub of the eateries and stores on Broad Street and Market Street - there's a supermarket, bodegas, law enforcement, entertainment (NJ Pac, Prudential Center), and mom and pop shops. The closest mall is the Jersey Gardens outlet mall in Elizabeth, which is about 10-15 minutes away. We also have Newark Penn Station, a major transit hub, and also a place where people without addresses reside.
Community Needs and Concerns
The Central Ward struggles with a drug epidemic (pills) and crime. The other major concern are residents without address in the area. The area could use more affordable housing and quality jobs. There is also a lot of food insecurity - we need more places where people can get healthy and affordable food options. There is a Whole Foods, but that food is not very affordable and often are frequented by new residents who do not look like me.
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Lindenwold Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 21, 2022
Population: 22117
immigration diversity low income
Cultural or Historical Interests
While the area is predominantly white, I saw many Black and Hispanic people outside walking with their kids, going to the park, or visiting Deterding’s supermarket right across the street.While growing up in that area, many of my friends were first generation citizens coming from households where their parents didn’t speak English fluently. Yet, they worked hard to become part of the community and made a life for themselves and their families. I think that the majority of people don’t see the diversity and culture of this area that is never-ending and always exciting
Economic or Environmental Interests
About 14% of my community lives in poverty. When most people hear Lindenwold Borough, they get a foul taste in their mouth since they are only familiar with what is displayed in the news or social media. They only retain information about the crime rate, which is said to be a significant percentage above the national crime average. However, to me, Lindenwold is the place I call home.
Community Needs and Concerns
I implore this Commission to make sure that my community’s voice is not overpowered by the white majority representation. Please, whatever decision is made, make sure that my community receives the attention that it deserves. We deserve to have our voice heard.
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Galloway Township and Port Republic
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 21, 2022
Population: 38914
Economic or Environmental Interests
The concerns of Atlantic County are not necessarily the same as those of Ocean County. The presence of casinos in Atlantic City provides an example of issues that affect only Atlantic County. A major problem is that Galloway and Port Republic have no representation in the State Legislature. LD9’s political activities and campaigning take place in Ocean County only. We do not know who, if anyone, is running against the current incumbents since campaigning is geared toward Ocean County voters only.
Community Needs and Concerns
Both Galloway and Port Republic are the only towns in Atlantic County that are included in Legislative District 9, the bulk of which is in Ocean County. Geographically there’s no reason for this, except that the area is like a nodule attached to Ocean County. I recently read a newspaper article in the Press of Atlantic City which discussed the inclusion of 15 Atlantic County municipal courts into one central court. I doubt that the Assembly persons and Senator of Ocean County would find this of interest, and that’s understandable. I’m asking for your consideration in removing Galloway Township and Port Republic from LD9 and putting us in a district that is more compatible geographically
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Paterson Community
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 21, 2022
Population: 143568
Cultural or Historical Interests
Paterson is one of America's oldest industrial cities and it is now a multi-cultural diverse community, over 50 ethnicities are represented in the area. It's a mix of new immigrants, as well as families that have been here for decades if not longer.
Community Activities and Services
Many people attend the many churches of many different denominations in the area (e.g., Saint Luke Baptist Church, First AME Zion Church, Saint John the Baptist Cathedral). The are also hosts several mosques as well. Saint Joseph's medical center is the only hospital. People enjoy East Side Park, West Side Park, Garret Mountain. There are a number of high schools in the area: East Side High School, JFK High School, Rosa Parks High School of the Performing Arts, and Passaic Co. Technical Institute. People hold events and rallys at Passaic County College
Economic or Environmental Interests
The community s unfortunately plagued by poverty. There are not a lot of jobs in the city. There's a large working class community, but also people who are employed outside of the city but live and reside in Paterson. The largest employer is Saint Josephs Hospital and the Paterson Board of Education. The Great Falls area is the most visited tourist area in the state. It's a big attraction for the state. There is a small commercial district downtown Paterson, smaller than it used to be. Center City mall is a place where people shop. People also go to Willowbrook Mall, and Garden State Mall.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community is unfortunately plagued by poverty. Homelessness is an issue for the community. As are addiction services. Also, education.
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Wind of the Spirit Domestic Workers - Dover
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
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Jan. 21, 2022
Population: 52488
transportation housing education environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
Dover's community is multicultural, We have people from Colombia, Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Puertoricans, Uruguayan, Venezuelan. There are many church we go to such as Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Catholic, Latino Americana (evangelic), St. Clement (catholic), the Methodict church, the Adventist church, and many more. The mayority of the people speak spanish. We have parks to go walk as well as to fish.
Community Activities and Services
My comunity Dover has train stations, Many hispanic businesses, Taxis, laudries, we have Zufall Clinic, banks, and everything is very close to us. We have a hospital very close to us St. Claire Hospital. We have the Academy, North Dover schools as well as dover high school. We have many organizations that help the community such as Wind of the Spirit, connecting dover and many more. We have the Library, pharmacy, and they all welcome the immigrant community. We have places were our children can go and play, as well a field were people can play soccer.
Economic or Environmental Interests
We have the train station that takes us to NYC as well as Bus station and taxis. Many hispanic businesses and nighclubs. we have the gym. We also have laudries. Many hispanic restaurants.
Community Needs and Concerns
Where there is snow they do not clean avenues and streets only the main street. The bus signs are not placed in the right place. Gentrification. theving conditions are very expensive. Economic hardships. Store charges too much. We are seeing many assalts to taxy people in late evening. Discrimination.
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Galloway Township and Port Republic Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 20, 2022
Population: 36888
Community Needs and Concerns
I’m a resident of Galloway Township, and I feel that I don’t have a representative in Trenton. While I know the names of my legislative representatives, I don’t know their office numbers, and I don’t know where they are. I don’t hear anything from them; except a couple of weeks before the election. Galloway Township and Port Republic are cut off from Atlantic County in the current districts. I am asking that you please put Galloway and Port Republic back in the district with Atlantic County, where our interests lie, where we live, and where we know the people and they know us.
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Atlantic City Area
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 20, 2022
Population: 101166
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Atlantic City community is a very diverse community; majority-minority - one of our schools has 37 nationalities represented. The area is a mix of long-time residents and those who have moved here recently.
Community Activities and Services
There are 48 churches in Atlantic City, a Synagogue, and 4 Mosques, and a Hindu Temple in Galloway; People really enjoy going to the beach and the boardwalk; Forsyth national reserve, people enjoy congregating at the pier, Bader field and Garden's Basin is a major place where there are lots of events, there are also several neighborhood parks in the area. The area is home for Atlantic Community College in Atlantic City, May's Landing, and Cape May; and Stockton U which has campuses in Atlantic City and Galloway. The major hospitals in the area are Atlantic Care in Atlantic City and Corona; and Shore Memorial in Somer's Point;
Economic or Environmental Interests
The majority of the community rents their homes. In Atlantic City proper only about 1/3 of the housing stock are residential houses. The walk in Atlantic City is the biggest commercial corridor where people go out; people also go out to Hamilton mall and Hamenton Commons; Many people work in casinos (8,000 people) the hospital system and the school system - those are the largest employers.
Community Needs and Concerns
The number one issue in the area is housing; a need for affordable and decent housing. There's very poor housing stock in the area, and not enough. The area could use more homeownership. The area needs a greater diversity of industry, many people are concentrated in just a few employers, and greater economic opportunity. The area could also use new commercial development to ease the tax burden on residents.
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Nutley Township
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 20, 2022
Population: 30143
suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
Nutley is a diverse but tight-knit community. Around 65% of Nutley residents are homeowners, and those who live in this community tend to pick candidates from both parties. Nutley likes its politics competitive.
Community Needs and Concerns
Currently, Nutley is in the 28th district, but I believe this is a disservice to us. Half of the district is suburban and the other half lies in the inner-city. There’s an unwritten rule between the two Assembly people that one will cater to the needs of the suburbs, & the other will cater to the needs of the inner city. Nutley used to be in the 36th district - a better fit as Southern Berg and Southern Passaic were more homogenous groups. They also have common issues and interests. If we couldn’t fit in a district with these two areas, Route 3 and the Route 46 Corridor have other COIs that would fit well with Nutley. These include Clifton (we share a border), Hudson county, and Secaucus.
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Green Brook Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 20, 2022
Population: 90733
voting rights education Latinx
Cultural or Historical Interests
Latinos in Green Brook are normally small in numbers, but the entire district has a large Latino population. Green Brook is in District 22, which is 34% Latino. The large Latino communities that make up District 22, and the communities surrounding my town, are what make Green Brook an attractive place for Latinos.
Community Needs and Concerns
Towns in District 22 (which have a large Latino population) that are around Green Brook tend to have lower quality schools. This is especially visible at the high school level. In this context, Green Brook students join the wealthy students at Watchung Hills Regional High School. Whereas North Plainfield students remain in North Plainfield. Situations like this one perpetuate cycles of poverty and inequality. Fair maps are essential to the process of creating equality for Latinos in NJ.
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Oranges-Maplewood Community
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 19, 2022
Population: 374850
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Oranges-Maplewood area is a very diverse area with a large African American, Caribbean (Haitian), and people from the African diaspora in the area. It is a very socio-economically diverse group as well. It is one of the most densely packed counties in the state with a wide range of homeowners and renters. There's also a significant population of people over 55.
Community Activities and Services
The area has one of the largest county park systems in the state, and the oldest in the nation - this includes: Branch Brook, Brookdale, South Mountain Reservation, Monte-Irving Orange Park, Weequahic, Verona Park, Eagle Rock reservation. Highways such as Route 280 runs through the area, Garden State Parkway - many of which have divided communities in the past - and a network of county roads that run throughout the municipalities. Boomfield Ave, Central Ave, Eagle Rock Ave. Hospitals includes East Orange Hospital, Mountainside Hospital, Glen Ridge Hospital, Newark Beth Israel Hospital, and Saint Barnabas Hospital in Livingston, Clara Mass Hospital, and University Hospital.
Economic or Environmental Interests
People work in a very wide variety of different jobs - ranging from blue collar to white collar jobs. There's significant representation across the scale - doctors, lawyers, healthcare. workers, civil service and governmental workers. South Orange Village, Maplewood town village. Downtown Montclair, are centers of shopping and dining and entertainment. People shop at the both the Livingston and Short Hills Malls. Also Central Ave and Main Street (MLK Blvd.) in East Orange used to be a major commercial centers but have been decimated in recent years. Irvington has a very robust Springfield Avenue shopping area, which runs straight up from Irvington into Maplewood. Bloomfield Ave.
Community Needs and Concerns
Affordable housing, especially senior citizen housing, is a major concern for the community. We need more affordable assisted living programs so that people can stay in their homes. There's a need for more robust public transportation in the area. There is a need for jobs and training for people to obtain better jobs. Public safety is another concern, both police, and fire, and EMS. There's also a need for more universal preschool in the area, more school construction to bring schools into the modern era and bridge the digital divide and learning gap, and expanded recreational programs (particularly after-school programs to keep children safe).
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The Windsors & The Surrounding Area
Jan. 19, 2022
Population: 4786
transportation housing diversity education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
The community is very diverse but has a large Asian population: American, African- American, LatinX, Hindi, Chinese, Korean, Polish (and other Slavic countries). There are a number of religious denominations: Catholic, Christian, Baptist, Methodist, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Orthodox Jew. There is a house of worship representing the religions above in the area. There are a few historic landmarks around the Princeton University area.
Community Activities and Services
The district comprises of: -Princeton University and Mercer County Community Hospital -Princeton Plainsboro Medical Center -Mercer County Park -Northeast Corridor Train that runs from NYC to Philadelphia. -Bus Hub in Cranbury -McCarther Theatre in Princeton and Surrounding Museums -Number of historic landmarks from the days of George Washington
Economic or Environmental Interests
This area is very transient with a number of folks who commute to either NYC or Philadelphia for work - Finance, Healthcare and/or IT. There is a population who work for the State of New Jersey. Also, there is a lot of farmland in the area so there are a number of farmers and landscapers in the area.
Community Needs and Concerns
LOWER TAXES! LOWER TAXES! LOWER TAXES!
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Greater Trenton
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 19, 2022
Population: 162866
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is mostly African American with a significant Latinx and white population as well. Many community members commute to Philadelphia, but many others work in the surrounding area. There's a mix between people who rent and people who own. Many people in the area have been based here for generations, but others have just moved to the area in recent years. The area is a great, diverse mix of people.
Community Activities and Services
There's a strong Christian background many residents have, and lots of established churches in Trenton such as Shiloh Baptist Church. People like to eat and shop in the surrounding area - Rats Restaurant in Hamilton; Palmer Square in Princeton; Quaker Bridge mall in Lawrenceville; people attend public schools like Ewing High; Steinert High School. People go to Capital Health; St. Francis Hospital for healthcare. Many people go out in Cadwalader Park, Mill Hill Park, Moody Park, Trenton Thunder Stadium, the Delaware River and parks along the river are also places people like to go.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There are many people who work in blue collar jobs for the state of New Jersey. There is a good mix of service industry jobs in the surrounding area, as well as a lot of white collar jobs in pharmaceutical, legal, and finance fields.
Community Needs and Concerns
There are issues with transportation and healthcare access. Mercer Hospital in downtown Trenton closed. There's a lack of sufficient walkable services in Trenton generally; housing, job opportunities. The area also lacks healthy and affordable food options. People may need to leave the immediate area for healthcare and other services. There's significant older, vacant housing stock in the area and not much investment to fix it up.
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Greater Highland Park / Edison
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 18, 2022
Population: 167367
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Highland Park community is a combination of working class people (e.g., warehouse workers) and academics who support Rutgers University. There are also white collar workers who work at Johnson and Johnson and other medical or pharmaceutical. The community is extremely diverse with a large and growing South Asian community.
Community Activities and Services
Johnson Park and Donaldson Park are major places where people congregate. Highland Park has a very robust downtown area where people shop and go out to eat. Metuchen also has a large downtown area where many people like to go out. There is a huge retail center serving the east Asian community route 27 corridor from highland park and extending North up to 287; Wood Avenue shopping district is a major area serving the South Asian community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There are warehouses and manufacturing centers which employ a number of blue collar workers clustered around the major highways (27/287) which run through in the area. There are many medical offices in Edison which employ many in the area. Route 1 corridor is an active highly commercial area where many people shop and work. Two major malls in the area are Woodbridge and Menlo Park.
Community Needs and Concerns
Education is a major focus of our community. Many people are deeply invested in our public schools and in ensuring that students in our area are getting a good education and that our education reflects our community's diverse cultures.
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Greater New Brunswick Area
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 18, 2022
Population: 124910
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is very diverse with many different groups of color. We have a strong Black American community, African community, and Asian Americans of many different backgrounds - we are truly an extremely diverse community. That is also true for our communities of faith, we have many different faith communities which make up our broader community. We also have a very diverse economic community - everything from warehouses to professional services. We really pride ourselves on this diversity.
Community Activities and Services
On Demott Lane is called Interfaith Way due to the wide variety of different faiths that are represented. Many people attend services on Interfaith Way. Hamilton street is the defacto center of town - it's where the neighborhood shops: barber shops, a mosque, food, commercial centers, childcare centers. Downtown New Brunswick is a walkable community with many diverse places to shop and eat. We have two major hospitals in our community: St. Peters & Robert Wood Johnson. We have an extremely robust arts and cultural commission, as well as performing arts spaces, which unites our diverse community in art.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The New Brunswick campuses of Rutgers University are also major institutions in our district, with many students who are a part of our community. There are numerous affordable housing developments which are being constructed, supporting our communities great economic diversity. Robert Wood Johnson is centered in our community. Johnson and Johnson is a major employer.
Community Needs and Concerns
Because of depressed economic conditions in certain communities, there is a heightened level of criminal activity. We need economic programs to support those communities and additional low income housing and a strategy to address homelessness. It's also vital to expand public transportation beyond the core of downtown New Brunswick, so that everyone can access jobs and vital services.
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South Orange Community Map
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 15, 2022
Population: 23227
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a community of interest map drawn on 10/12/2021 with members of Alpha Phi Alpha of the South Orange area.
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Morristown Community Map
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 15, 2022
Population: 17236
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a community of interest map drawn on 10/12/2021 with Alpha Phi Alpha members of the Morristown area.
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New Brunswick Community Map
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 15, 2022
Population: 76725
Community Needs and Concerns
This is a community map drawn on 10/19/2021 with the New Brunswick NAACP.
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Somerville Community
Jan. 14, 2022
Population: 11379
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Somerville community has changed a lot in recent years. There are many new businesses and residents who have moved into newly constructed townhomes. There are pockets of African Americans and Hispanics that have lived here for decades which are potentially getting displaced due to gentrification.
Community Activities and Services
The downtown area is very nice but very expensive, there are many cultural restaurants - a wide variety of different cuisine that people can experience. There are a variety of different churches (AMA, Shiloh Baptist on Davenport Street, St. Paul on Davenport, 1st Baptist on High Street, Emaculate Conception) which serves the diverse community - Somerville is the county seat, so the largest courthouse is, the county jail is in Somerville. Robert Wood Johnson has a major presence in Somerville, and they've taken control of the main hospital. Most students attend Somerville High School, the other high school in the area is Emaculata High School, also in Somerville. There's a Shop Rite.
Economic or Environmental Interests
It's about 50%/50% blue collar and white collar workers. The shopping district on main street has a lot of opportunity for mom and pop shops that are thriving, despite the very high rents. Many people to come to Somerville to shop and to dine. There are the Somerville bike races, which is a big event every year. Every Friday there's an old car show parked on main street, which brings a lot of tourists during the Spring and summer.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community is getting more expensive; the buildings which are being built are very large condominium buildings all over town in areas which have forced homeowners to sell so they can be built. It doesn't seem like the new condos are affordable for the residents who have been here before, even though they are supposed to have affordable housing.
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Greater Bound Brook Community
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 14, 2022
Population: 21540
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is a diverse suburban community; there are many Hispanic, Indian, Black and white residents in my community. Many of the residents have been in the area for a long time, and most people own their homes.
Community Activities and Services
I buy my groceries at the Shop Rite in Bound Brook, it is up the street from a larger shopping center which has a Home Depot, Walmart, Target - as well as small stores such as a liquor store, and pizzaria. East Union Ave has a lot of restaurants and other smaller stores - doctors office, dentist; many people go to Somerset Center and it serves as a downtown for many residents of Bound Brook. There are many services that I and other members of the community take advantage of; Bound Brook High School is right around the corner. The closest hospital is St. Peters in New Brunswick down Easton Ave. There is no hospital in Bound Brook. I also attend Crunch Fitness Somerset.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Was originally classified as a flood zone, but it has been reclassified since then. Still, the community faced some pretty serious flooding issues during Ida. The Raritan River is a major part of the community but river road in particular faced major flooding issues in the past year. Opened up a few new Amazon hubs in the area, and a number of warehouses that people work out. The businesses in the area appear to be hiring and there appear to be significant job openings. Transportation is an issue, there are not that many buses, although there is good train service from Bound Brook station.
Community Needs and Concerns
Being so close to the Raritan River there have been flooding issues. There could be improved transportation.
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Diverse East Brunswick Community
Jan. 14, 2022
Population: 10043
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is a very diverse, multicultural middle-class suburban community. I have Haitian neighbors, Arab neighbors, Asian neighbors, Hispanic neighbors - my community is very much a melting pot.
Community Activities and Services
There are businesses on either side of Route 18; there are strip malls, Walmart, Target - places people shop. The New Jersey Turnpike is a major feature of the community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The community is very diverse economically as well; many people are commuters who commute all the way to New York City. We are right off of the New Jersey Turnpike and the highway serves as a major connector to people's jobs, it's very busy around rush hour.
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Methodist Community of Indian Mills and Tabernacle
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 14, 2022
Population: 13236
Cultural or Historical Interests
I am part of the Methodist Congregation of Tabernacle, Shamong (Indian Mills), my community is a somewhat traditional, white, and rural group; We have Anglo pastor and a Korean pastor.
Community Activities and Services
Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Indian Mills United Methodist Church, Tabernacle,
Economic or Environmental Interests
There's a core of farmers in my community, including some traditional farms that are large in the area; many other people work outside of the community in the trades, healthcare, education.
Community Needs and Concerns
We do not have a healthcare facility in our community, we travel 12 ish miles to go to the Hospital in Vorhees
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Wind of the Spirit membership community in Morristown Area
Fair Districts New Jersey
New Jersey Communities of Interest
Jan. 12, 2022
Population: 28256
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made of many immigrant people and their families from Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador (S. and Central America) in the Morristown Area. Our community is currently being impacted by gentrification, and there are many new commuters in our community who are commuting to New York City.
Community Activities and Services
I work at Wind of the Spirit which is located on Sussex Avenue in Morristown; I attend church at Saint Margarets Church in Morristown, right down the street. People in my community attend restaurants on South Street; and Starbucks off the Green. I also like to go out to Colombian Bakery or the Ecuadorian restaurants - we have a very diverse food scene in the area around Wind of the Spirit and off Speedwell Avenue. Most members in our community attend the public Morris School system, many people go to Morristown High School. Most people would go to Morristown Memorial Hospital or free Zufall Clinic by the High School, which is extremely useful for the community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many members of the community use New Jersey Transit to attend work; people also attend County College of Morris and they take the bus to get there. The majority of our community members work in food service in Morristown, some members also do landscaping in areas such as Madison, Dover, Parsimony, Wharton.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our community is very similar to other communities with immigrant communities such as Morristown/Dover/Rockaway Twp./Madison. In fact Wind of the Spirit has a strong membership in those areas, and it would be good if they were kept in the same district in the next round. Our communities are dissimilar to those more rural, whiter communities, such as Mendham, Denville, Bernardsville, Rockaway Boro to the South of Morristown and West of Dover. We are more similar to diverse commuter communities to the east.
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38th Legislative District
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 5, 2022
Population: 982771
diversity Latinx
Cultural or Historical Interests
I have lived in this area for my entire life and, as I have grown, the area has become increasingly Latino. I remember how more students in my school would bring cultural dishes to events and request Bachata music at school dances.
Community Activities and Services
My community encompasses Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen, Passaic, Hawthorn, Glenrock, Paramus, and Oradell. They are all roughly located in the 38th Legislative District
Community Needs and Concerns
I work in a pharmacy within the area and many of our customers speak Spanish. For most shifts, I help customers (in-person or over the phone) in Spanish. Frequently, customers are frustrated by the lack of services available in Spanish. We need legislators who understand our interests, the state is around 20% Latino yet only about 10% of legislators are Latino. My COI should be kept together.
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Englewood Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 5, 2022
Population: 69994
healthcare education Latinx
Community Activities and Services
Englewood Hospital is an important part of my community. Many people work here, including several of my close family members.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Latinos are an important part of the economy for all of District 37 . For example, Noches is a Colombian restaurant where many community members go to gather. In general, you will see many small Latino businesses along Palisade Avenue.
Community Needs and Concerns
Poor schooling has been a serious issue in the history of my community.
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Freehold Community
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 5, 2022
Population: 97963
healthcare education Latinx
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community has a large Latino presence
Community Activities and Services
Access to healthcare is an issue within my community. Many go to a clinic on Park Avenue due to their low-income.
Community Needs and Concerns
Congressional District 11 should not be split. Also, the progress to improve the schools within this area has been slow. For example, the overcrowding of schools was an issue beginning around the early 2000s but we did not see any improvement until around 2015.
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Hunterdon County
Princeton Gerrymandering Project
PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Jan. 5, 2022
Population: 120939
rural
Cultural or Historical Interests
Generally, the people within my Community of Interest (Hunterdon County) identify with their county rather than their town. The Hunterdon County Courthouse is an important part of my community as well
Community Activities and Services
My community COI is Hunterdon County, it is small and rural (around 125,000 people). Flemington is in the center of our community
Economic or Environmental Interests
We have the world-famous Flemington Circle!
Community Needs and Concerns
Since the county is not held together in redistricting, people do not know who to turn to when they need assistance. I believe that the constitutional provision of keeping counties together is important.
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Dec. 1, 2021
Population: 30681
housing
Community Activities and Services
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Dec. 1, 2021
Population: 13745
renewable resources housing environment
Community Needs and Concerns
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Highland Lakes
Nov. 18, 2021
Population: 6225
transportation diversity elderly environment suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
This town is very white and Christian/catholic. I believe the bonds come from participation in religious institutions Vernon gets its identity from being a glacier valley and having many hiking trails and snow resorts. The town was founded for its “pristine” beauty and wildlife.
Community Activities and Services
At the shopping mall strip, Mountain Creek, and at Lake beachesThe only transportation services are for senior citizens. There is a bus that picks them up at their home. There is 1 urgent care facility in the community, but not hospital. There are 5 schools throughout the town.
Economic or Environmental Interests
- The only employment are services, so for people that work in-town, this would be fast food, retail, grocery and convenience stores. We also have 5 schools so there is a substantial number of educators. However, Vernon is mostly a commuter town- Vernon has many brownfield sites and abandoned parks that have not received attention or cleanup
Community Needs and Concerns
There are several boroughs within Vernon, and their boundaries often overlap with little consideration for the economic aspects of budgets. For example, two boroughs are separated by a single road, and lumped together in budget estimations, which results in both boroughs receiving insufficient funds.- Road work. There are many, dangerous, roads in Vernon because it is a high-altitude town and gets a lot of snow. The driving conditions, especially in winter, are treacherous and often lead to many accidents and vehicle breakdowns.
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Greater Princeton community
Nov. 10, 2021
Population: 3285
housing diversity education environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community includes a large nationally known university.
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10/12 South Orange
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Test
Oct. 13, 2021
Population: 23078
suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
test
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10/12 Training Alpha Pi Alpha
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Test
Oct. 13, 2021
Population: 16979
housing education environment
Community Needs and Concerns
Test for 10/12 community training
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Morris Plains
Sept. 23, 2021
Population: 3538
renewable resources healthcare education environment suburban
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near many large pharmaceutical companies that often have large environmental impacts, especially in freshwater sources.
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Morris and West Essex NJ-11
Sept. 18, 2021
Population: 786212
environment white suburban high income white-collar
Community Activities and Services
Centered around western Essex County and Morris County
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PU Metropolitan Area
July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is pretty diverse, in terms of religious groups, race, age groups.
Community Activities and Services
Shopping areas, campus, plazas, libraries
Economic or Environmental Interests
Residents are employed through the University and through pharmaceutical companies. Lots of people commute to New York City to work. Environmental concerns are air pollution.
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Princeton University students
July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Diverse community (no common historical ties), people who prioritize educational opportunity
Community Activities and Services
Princeton University, in town (public library plaza)
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many Princeton residents are employed at Princeton University as faculty or staff.
Community Needs and Concerns
I live on the edge of Mercer and Montgomery counties and don't see what distinguishes them and why we couldn't all just be one happy family county.
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March 12, 2021
Population: 1499
Economic or Environmental Interests
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Diverse Edison Community
March 7, 2021
Population: 61838
Cultural or Historical Interests
Diverse Asian population, the indian markets and groceries are important to me, korean market with the restaurants/boba places
Community Needs and Concerns
Immigration, majority of the community is middle class, education - crowded schools, more space/teachers per student
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Independents of New Jersey
Feb. 16, 2021
Population: 3513
Community Needs and Concerns
I am in independent living in a mostly Republican county and I feel as though my vote does not matter
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Feb. 8, 2021
Population: 1499
Economic or Environmental Interests
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West Windsor Immigrants
Feb. 3, 2021
Population: 47993
Cultural or Historical Interests
Many immigrants go to West Windsor, and a problem is making it affordable to move but still having good education.
Community Activities and Services
Many people are associated with Princeton and Rutgers, and value educational activities. Encouraging more is a priority for the community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Sustainability, outskirts of NYC are polluted, pro immigration policies and economic growth
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