Oliver Tribute: Joe DiVincenzo

Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo released the following statement on the death of Lieutenant Gov. Sheila Oliver:

“I am saddened by the passing of Sheila Oliver. I met Sheila over 50 years ago when we were both in high school. We worked together in County government and served together on the Board of Freeholders. Sheila was always someone I could turn to for help and her knowledge of government is extraordinary having served on every level of government. She broke barriers in Trenton to become our first Africa American Assembly Speaker and first African American Lieutenant Governor. More importantly, Sheila only cared about helping people and making the lives of those in need better. Sheila made a tremendous impact on Essex County and New Jersey, and I am going to miss her.”