Joann Downey

January 20, 2022

New Responsibilities in the Senate

By Vin Gopal – As the 219th New Jersey Legislature gets underway I look forward to new responsibilities in the State Senate, but the mission of […]
September 14, 2021

Gopal, Downey, Houghtaling fundraiser at Wonderbar

Also meet Congressman Joe Kennedy III Ret, Congressman Patrick Kennedy, Ret and Mental Health Advocate Amy Kennedy (NJ)
May 24, 2021

Annual LD11 Food Drive to Help Seniors and Families

From the Legislature By Vin Gopal, Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey Too many people became familiar with the term “food-insecure” over the past year. Even as […]
May 11, 2021

From the Legislature – Helping Workers and Veterans

By Vin Gopal, Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey – When we support workers, veterans and their families, we enhance the economy and make our community stronger.
May 3, 2021

Celebrating Older Americans Month

By Vin Gopal, Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey In May, we celebrate the resilience, strength and successes of the older Americans and the power of connection […]
April 26, 2021

From the Legislature; Addressing Mental Health, Disabilities As Part of Our Healing Process

By Vin Gopal, Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey As we heal from a year of COVID-19, a contentious election, and social protests, we must all strive […]
March 24, 2021

Downey Speaks Out on Asbury Park Press Racial Slur Caption

In response to The Asbury Park Press apology, Downey wants the media to “do better”. FREEHOLD – In response to The Asbury Park Press updating its […]
January 28, 2021

Committee Approves Vainieri Huttle, Downey, & Benson Legislation to Prevent Social Isolation in Community Based Residential Programs

Loneliness and social isolation have remained longstanding problems amongst residents of community based developmental centers, group homes, supervised apartment community care residences, nursing homes and residential […]
November 30, 2020

Legislation to Help Monmouth County Residents and Businesses

By Vin Gopal, Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey The Legislature has been busy in Trenton and we’re pleased to report that the Assembly and Senate have […]