ASBURY PARK, NJ — On the final day of Pride Month, Garden State Equality Action Fund is proud to announce its endorsement of former Governor Jim McGreevey for Mayor of Jersey City. McGreevey’s candidacy represents not only the resilience and strength of an LGBTQ+ icon, but also a profound commitment to social justice, second chances, and the communities that make Jersey City thrive.
“On this final day of Pride Month, Garden State Equality Action Fund is honored to stand with Jim McGreevey, a trailblazer who embodies the spirit of Pride every day of the year,” said Christian Fuscarino, Executive Director of Garden State Equality Action Fund. “Jim’s historic visibility as an openly gay leader has inspired generations, and his tireless work in prison reentry has transformed countless lives in our state. His deep roots in Jersey City’s diverse neighborhoods and his lifelong commitment to equity make him the right choice to lead this city into the future.”
Jeannine Frisby LaRue, longtime LGBTQ+ advocate, and Garden State Equality Action Fund board chair, added: “What better way to celebrate my birthday than by proudly endorsing Jim McGreevey for mayor. Jim’s work on prison reentry is not just policy, it’s personal. He has given hope and opportunity to so many who have been left behind. Jersey City deserves a leader with his compassion, vision, and deep connection to the community.”
Throughout his career, McGreevey has broken barriers for the LGBTQ+ community and championed social justice. His nationally recognized leadership on prison reentry has provided thousands of returning citizens a path toward dignity, stability, and success — work that reflects the inclusive, forward-thinking values needed in Jersey City’s next mayor.
Garden State Equality Action Fund urges all voters in Jersey City to stand with us in supporting Jim McGreevey — an LGBTQ+ candidate who understands that true progress means leaving no one behind.