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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...