Gov. Sherrill’s good government pledge means standing up to corporate interests

Gov. Mikie Sherrill must stand up to the entrenched corporate interests that too often control party politics in our state, Dena Mottola Jaborska writes.

By: Special to the New Jersey Monitor

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 781

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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As Mikie Sherrill takes her place at the head of our state government, longtime advocates like myself are hopeful she will stand by her pledge to make government more transparent and accountable.

But this will mean standing up to the entrenched corporate interests that too often control party politics in our state. This won’t be easy, given the influence they wield over many state policymakers and leaders.

I’ve spent more …

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