NJ Assemblywoman Timberlake Nets ‘Legislator of the Year Award’

NEW JERSEY — A nonprofit advocacy group in New Jersey recently presented Assemblywoman Britnee Timberlake with a “2022 Legislator of the Year Award.”

New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA) paid tribute to Timberlake and several other community leaders at an awards dinner in Monroe. According to the group, the assemblywoman received the award for her “commitment and advocacy on behalf of New Jersey’s poor and working people, leading numerous efforts to deliver meaningful consumer protections and supports such as rental assistance, foreclosure prevention, improved maternal and child health and countless other advancements that she spearheaded.”

Timberlake, who represents the state’s 34th Legislative district, thanked NJCA in a social media post. She wrote:

“What an absolute honor to receive the 2022 Legislator of the Year Award from New Jersey Citizen Action, presented by the incomparable Pat Morrissy (a legend in community building). The award is so special because it honors the work we have done together for the betterment of people through the creation of true equity solutions. @NUCA is also one of the organizations I was involved with as a housing advocate long before running for public office. I remember meeting Phyllis @salowekaye and thinking, "she is not playing, give this woman whatever she is asking for to better the community," and @bbrgram who is just so knowledgeable and committed to helping people...I have always appreciated the organization and the people.”

The recently redrawn 34th district includes the municipalities of Belleville, Bloomfield, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Nutley and Orange.

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