Middlesex County Democratic Chairman Kevin McCabe
“No county in New Jersey is a more proud union ally than Middlesex County, and nowhere in Middlesex will you find a stronger, more passionate union voice than Assemblyman Joe Egan. Over the course of his career, he fought to improve the lives of working men and women not only in the 17th district, but throughout our state. And he has been at the very center of all that Democrats have been able to accomplish over these past 22 years, from fully funding our pension to better transportation for our residents. Outside of his stellar professional career, Assemblyman Egan is a terrific family man and a true gentleman. So, while our loss is his family’s gain, I know I can speak for everyone at the Middlesex County Democratic Organization when I wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.”
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin
“No one has stood for our union brothers and sisters and all working New Jerseyans like Assemblyman Joe Egan. Though we are all sad to see him leave our chamber, I am happy to see my friend move into another phase in his life, one focused primarily around his family. I know he is not done contributing to his community, but our chamber is losing a strong union advocate in Assemblyman Egan. I think I can speak for all of my colleagues as I wish him the very best, and also assure him that his phone will continue to ring with those of us seeking his advice and wisdom.”
Governor Phil Murphy
“Joseph Egan is a union man through and through. From his time as Business Manager of IBEW Local 456 to his leadership of the New Brunswick City Council to his over 20 years of service in the Legislature, Assemblyman Egan has fought for the rights of workers and organized labor throughout his career. And, as Deputy Majority Leader and as the longest serving Chairman of the Assembly Labor Committee, he built a reputation as a skilled legislator who always stood up for the best interests of his constituents. I wish him well as he prepares to enter retirement from elected office while continuing to serve his IBEW brothers and sisters.”
State Sen. Bob Smith
“Assemblyman Egan’s Assembly career will long be remembered as that of a true public servant, dedicated to his constituents and his colleagues. His efforts on behalf of unions and working families helped strengthen employee protections and make New Jersey the best union state in the country. I wish him the best as he enjoys his well-deserved retirement with his family.”
“Assemblyman Egan is not only a colleague and a friend, he has been a mentor as well. His commitment to all the working families in the 17th district will continue to serve as the north star for our delegation. I wish him and his family all the best in retirement, and look forward to continuing to serve the residents of the 17th Legislative District. Joe Danielsen, Always At Your Service”
State Sen. Vin Gopal
“As one of the longest serving Assembly Committee Chairs in New Jersey history, Assemblyman Joe Egan served with honor and integrity as Chairman of the Assembly Labor Committee for the past 20 years. As a fellow IBEW member, Joe Egan has been an inspiration and leader to me and so many others. He has supported me unconditionally and I thank him for all his guidance and support over the years. I wish my friend Joe all the best in retirement and thank him for his incredible service to the State of New Jersey”
Assembly Candidate and former Egan Chief of Staff Mitchelle Drulis
“Assemblyman Egan has always been a true champion of New Jersey’s working families. Our residents are better off due to his many years of service in the Legislature and his steadfast commitment to fighting for workers protections and fair wages. I was fortunate to spend over a decade as his Chief of Staff and I am forever grateful to Assemblyman Egan for providing me with the opportunity to learn from him how to functionally utilize government, the way it’s supposed to work, to improve the lives of New Jersey families. Family and faith have always been at his core and I wish him and his amazing family all the best. May he have many happy days enjoying time at his favorite New Brunswick restaurants, warm summers with family at the shore and no rain delays at the ball games. Thank you Assemblyman Egan for all you have done for NJ.”
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