Garry Taffet Archives - New Jersey Globe

Democratic mapmakers block vote pledge to prevent redistricting deal with GOP

November 17, 2020 1:34 pmNovember 17, 2020 2:35 pm

The five new Democratic members of the Legislative Apportionment Commission agreed in writing to vote as a block to avoid any deals with Republicans in drawing a new map. The appointees — Essex County Democratic Chairman LeRoy Jones, Senate President...

Sweeney will take seat on legislative redistricting commission

April 8, 2020 8:52 amApril 8, 2020 11:48 am

Senate President Steve Sweeney has announced that he will take the South Jersey seat on the New Jersey Legislative Reapportionment Commission that will draw new legislative districts for the state for the next decade. “My appointment will honor the agreement...

Barlas to lead GOP legislative redistricting; names emerge for Democratic seats

April 2, 2020 9:00 amApril 2, 2020 7:48 pm

GOP State Chairman Doug Steinhardt has tapped Al Barlas to serve as the Republican chairman for legislative redistricting. Steinhardt named Barlas as one of five Republican commissioners on the Legislative Reapportionment Commission that will draw new Senate and Assembly districts...