Sherrill-Caldwell transition teams release final reports outlining policy recommendations
TRENTON, N.J. — Transition action teams for the incoming Sherrill-Caldwell administration released their final reports Wednesday, outlining policy recommendations across a range of priorities including affordability, education, health care and government accountability.
The teams, made up of New Jersey and national experts with varied professional backgrounds, were tasked with developing recommendations to guide the new administration as it takes office.
“The Sherrill-Caldwell administration is grateful for all the hard work and collaboration that went into these reports, and we are actively reviewing their recommendations – some of which have already been included in Gov. Sherrill’s first executive orders. Our transition brought together leaders from New Jersey and across the country – and no matter the different perspectives, what united our Action Teams was a commitment to public service and making a difference. The connections and relationships that were built during this process will pay dividends to this Administration for years to come,” said Lt. Gov. Dr. Dale Caldwell and New Jersey Chief Operating Officer Kellie Doucette, who were Chair and Executive Director of the Transition, respectively.
The action teams focused on key priorities identified by the incoming administration, including making energy more affordable and reliable, improving government efficiency, addressing children’s mental health and online safety, lowering housing costs, and advancing transportation and infrastructure innovation.
Other areas of focus included fiscal responsibility and government accountability, strengthening education, expanding jobs and economic opportunity, addressing potential Medicaid cuts at the federal level, and promoting economic development and innovation.
“Governor Sherrill brought our teams together on a mission to deliver for the people of New Jersey, and we are proud of the recommendations we developed so the Sherrill-Caldwell administration could hit the ground running. These reports are a product of true collaboration and coming together around Gov. Sherrill’s commitment to lower costs, expand opportunity for our kids, and make Trenton more accountable to the people of New Jersey,” said the Co-Chairs of the Action Teams.
According to the administration, some of the recommendations have already been incorporated into Gov. Sherrill’s initial executive orders. The full reports are available online.
