sean spiller
For Governor of New Jersey
about sean spiller
Sean Spiller's journey is deeply rooted in education and public service. As the son of immigrants who valued learning, he graduated from Montville public schools, captained the Rutgers University hockey team, and earned a master's degree from Ramapo College. Choosing to become an educator, Sean impacted students daily and rose to serve as President of the New Jersey Education Association, advocating for policies that support families. As Mayor of Montclair, he championed smart, green development, reduced the town's tax burden while implementing a debt-reduction plan, addressed housing affordability, and strengthened the school system. Now, as a gubernatorial candidate, Sean aims to invest in public education, make New Jersey more affordable, and ensure the economy benefits the working class.
Sean Spiller's journey is deeply rooted in education and public service. As the son of immigrants who valued learning, he graduated from Montville public schools, captained the Rutgers University hockey team, and earned a master's degree from Ramapo College.
Choosing to become an educator, Sean impacted students daily and rose to serve as President of the New Jersey Education Association, advocating for policies that support families. As Mayor of Montclair, he championed smart, green development, reduced the town's tax burden while implementing a debt-reduction plan, addressed housing affordability, and strengthened the school system.
Now, as a gubernatorial candidate, Sean aims to invest in public education, make New Jersey more affordable, and ensure the economy benefits the working class.
ON ISSUES
Childcare
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Investing in Universal Pre-K: Supports statewide access to pre-kindergarten education.
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Streamlining Licensing: Aims to simplify processes for opening childcare centers.
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Expanding Tax Credits: Proposes increased financial assistance for families to afford childcare.
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Supporting Childcare Workers: Offers professional development opportunities for childcare providers.
Gun Violence Prevention
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Implementing Safety Measures: Supports commonsense policies to keep schools and public spaces safe from gun violence.
Jobs and Labor
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Championing Workers' Rights: Advocates for job creation, small business growth, and the right to collective bargaining.
education
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Enhancing Public Education: Aims to elevate New Jersey's pre-K-12 system to the top rank nationally.
Affordability and the Economy
Climate Change & Clean Energy
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Investing in Clean Energy: Commit to continued innovation and investment in clean energy, including public-private partnerships.
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Expanding EV Infrastructure: Plans to broaden electric vehicle infrastructure and tax credits.
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Enhancing Energy Efficiency: Aims to invest in programs that improve energy efficiency and resilience.
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Government-Wide Approach: Advocates for integrating energy efficiency and clean energy priorities across all government projects.
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Developing Green Jobs Pipeline: Collaborates with educational institutions to prepare a workforce for the green economy.
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Electrifying Transportation: Continues efforts to electrify ports and public transit systems.
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Implementing Environmental Justice: Ensures overburdened communities have a voice in environmental decisions affecting them.
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Upgrading Infrastructure: Invests in aging infrastructure to withstand extreme weather events.
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Addressing Major Cost Drivers: Focuses on reducing expenses related to housing, healthcare, childcare, higher education, and climate change to make New Jersey more affordable.
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Increasing Housing Supply: Plans to build over 200,000 homes to alleviate shortages and control rising costs.
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Municipal Partnerships: Aims to collaborate with municipalities to meet housing obligations without excessive reliance on developers, preventing overdevelopment.
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Regulating Corporate Property Purchases: Seeks to limit corporate acquisitions that drive up rents and home prices.
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Implementing Rent Increase Benchmarks: Proposes statewide standards to prevent residents from being priced out of their homes.
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Preventing Foreclosures and Evictions: Prioritizes programs to keep people in their homes and avoid displacement. MORE.....
Housing
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Revitalizing Abandoned Properties: Plans to work with banks and municipalities to return foreclosed and abandoned properties to the market.
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Focusing on Communities of Color: This plan aims to direct homeowner assistance programs to historically marginalized communities to promote equitable homeownership.
HEALTHCARE
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Promoting Transparency: Requires clear pricing from hospitals and insurers.
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Establishing Oversight: Proposes an independent board to monitor healthcare affordability.
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Negotiating Public Sector Plans: Seeks to provide high-quality, cost-effective healthcare plans for public employees.
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Capping Prescription Costs: Supports price caps on essential medications.
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Protecting Against Medical Debt: Advocates for safeguards against medical debt affecting credit scores or leading to wage garnishment.
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Expanding Community Health Clinics: Plans to address healthcare deserts by increasing local clinics, including in schools.
lgbtqia+
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Ensuring Equality: Supports marriage equality, family rights, and protection from discrimination for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Democracy
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Defending Democratic Values: Pledges to protect residents' rights and freedoms against external threats.
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Protecting Reproductive Healthcare: Commits to safeguarding access to reproductive health services.
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Supporting LGBTQIA+ Rights: Plans to codify protections for the LGBTQIA+ community, focusing on transgender youth.
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Expanding Voting Rights: Advocates for same-day voter registration to enhance electoral participation.
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Upholding Union Rights: Ensures the right to organize without fear of retaliation.
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