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NJ Transit pay hikes ‘tone deaf,’ Sherrill says

August 7, 2019 9:46 pmSeptember 10, 2025 11:19 am

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) called huge pay raises to eight NJ Transit executives, including two political appointees, that came amidst continued delays and cancellations at the beleaguered transportation network tone-deaf on Wednesday. “You know, the timing was really horrible,” Sherrill...

Oliver wasn’t aware of NJ Transit pay hikes

August 7, 2019 9:22 pm

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver said she was not aware of huge raises given to eight NJ Transit executives, including two political appointees, before they were reported by the New Jersey Globe. “Absolutely not,” Oliver said when asked if she knew...

Oliver declines to say if she knew about NJ Transit pay hikes

August 5, 2019 4:38 pmAugust 5, 2019 4:57 pm

Acting Gov. Sheila Oliver declined to say whether she was aware of large raises given to eight NJ Transit executives, including two political appointees, before they were reported by the New Jersey Globe. “That is off topic, and today I...

NJ Transit pay hikes do little to inspire confidence, Benson says

July 26, 2019 3:59 pmJuly 26, 2019 4:13 pm

Assembly Transportation Committee Chairman Daniel Benson (D-Hamilton) said he was disappointed to learn of recent pay hikes to eight top New Jersey Transit executives Friday. “I think the most important task that they’ve got to do in the meantime is...

Weinberg says NJ Transit raises should come after results, not before them

July 26, 2019 1:45 pm

Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg today slammed New Jersey Transit for giving big pay raises to top executives while commuters continue to face immense delays and cancellations almost every day. “I’m a little surprised to see the size of raises...

NJ Transit pay hikes show pattern of patronage pits, Munoz says

July 26, 2019 11:09 amJuly 26, 2019 11:23 am

Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz sounded alarms over salary hikes doled out to NJ Transit officials appointed by Gov. Phil Murphy. “There seems to be a pattern within the Murphy administration where semi-public agencies are used as patronage pits,” Munoz said. “Murphy...

NJ Transit gives big raises to ex-Murphy campaign advisor, state party official

July 25, 2019 5:17 pmJuly 25, 2019 7:37 pm

New Jersey Transit has given a huge pay raise to a former Murphy for Governor campaign consultant hired just 17 months ago. Justin Davis, a longtime aide to a state senator, was hired as the $156,000-a-year chief of staff at...