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Bradley Beach coastal communities

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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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Greater Highland Park / Edison

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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 Central Ward Community

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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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West Windsor-Plainsboro

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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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West Windsor - Plainsboro Community

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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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North Bergen Community

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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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An Atlantic City Community

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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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Lindenwold Community

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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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Galloway Township and Port Republic Community

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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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Nutley Township

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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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38th Legislative District

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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

PGP Mapping Drive for New Jersey State Redistricting
Danger: REPORT 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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