(PDF) (DOC) (JPG)January 19, 2017

MAHWAH, N.J. — Newly elected Representative Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Ramapo College on Thursday to discuss how he believes his district will fare under new administration in Washington, D.C.

Gottheimer, a Democrat, said he hopes to be able to successfully work with Republicans on key issues. He told a packed audience that included students, faculty, staff, members of the media, and trustees that the best way he can ensure positive change is for him to actively participate and work diligently across party lines.

“I’m in Congress to fight for our district, so that’s exactly what I plan to do in the coming weeks and months,” Gottheimer said, adding that he is optimistic. “You should be optimistic, too. We can get things done if we actually speak to one another.”

According to Gottheimer, among his top priorities are addressing the state’s ever-climbing tax rates, attracting good paying jobs and more businesses to the district, working on infrastructure, finding a suitable healthcare replacement for the Affordable Care Act should it be repealed, and  standing in support of the LGBT community.

Ramapo College President Peter Mercer made the formal introductions, saying that he was pleased that the Congressman chose to visit “our campus that is rich with expertise and energy.”

Gottheimer, who had visited the College previously, called Ramapo “one of the great jewels of New Jersey,” and told the students, “We want you to stay here so we’ll work hard to attract businesses to keep you here.”

Student representatives had a chance to meet with the Congressman and Student Government President Erin McKenna presented him with a gift on behalf of the student body.

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About Ramapo College

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state’s premier public liberal arts college and is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding. The comprehensive college is situated among the beautiful Ramapo Mountains, is within commuting distance to New York City, was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America by CondeNast Traveler, and boasts the best on-campus housing in New Jersey per Niche.com. Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, data science, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include business, education, nursing and social work. In addition, the College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels, and offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

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