Essex County Clerk Christopher Durkin released the following statement on the death of Lieutenant Gov. Sheila Oliver:
“Today is a sad day for Essex County and New Jersey. Sheila Oliver was a trailblazer who led with incomparable courage, empathy, and intellect. I had the honor of working with Sheila while I was Essex County’s Director of Human Resources and she was the Director of Essex County’s Citizen Services. Sheila was a fierce advocate for all people in need. Her grace at all times made her an inspiration to the thousands of people she touched and her legacy will live on through her powerful fight for fairness and equality.”