Today, Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as governor of New Jersey at her official inauguration, marking the beginning of a new administration centered on addressing affordability challenges \u2014 a key theme of her inaugural address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In her campaign, Gov. Sherrill made addressing housing costs a cornerstone of her broader affordability agenda \u2014 recognizing that high rents, limited supply, and barriers to homeownership are limiting economic opportunity for families across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sherrill\u2019s housing platform included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Thanks to New Jersey\u2019s landmark 2024 law strengthening the Mount Laurel Doctrine, far more towns than ever before<\/a><\/strong> are creating affordable homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But with housing costs at record highs, advocates say now is the time for bold action to protect and build on this progress \u2014 especially amid looming federal funding threats. In November, following Gov. Sherrill\u2019s election victory, advocates representing over 150 housing, civil rights, economic policy, and faith-based organizations sent a letter<\/a> outlining key policy recommendations and encouraging her incoming administration to make housing a top priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNew Jersey voters gave Governor Sherrill a mandate to address a housing crisis that has been decades in the making,\u201d said Adam Gordon<\/strong>, executive director of Fair Share Housing Center. \u201cHer campaign recognized that housing affordability and economic opportunity are deeply connected, and we look forward to working with her administration to translate those commitments into action.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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