NJ Republican Assemblymen Pen Letter To Voters After 2025 Election Victories

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The following letter to the editor comes courtesy of New Jersey Assembly members Christopher DePhillips and Al Barlas (NJ-40). Each were recently re-elected to the Statehouse. The 40th district includes the following municipalities in Bergen, Essex and Passaic counties: Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield (Essex), Franklin Lakes, Hawthorne, Little Falls, North Caldwell, Ridgewood, Totowa, Verona, Wayne, West Caldwell, Woodland Park, Wyckoff.

We write this with a deep appreciation for the trust you have placed in us in this year's election. Public service is a responsibility we do not take lightly. Serving you in the General Assembly is the honor of our lives, and your support only strengthens our commitment to work tirelessly on your behalf.

As we begin our next term, we want to restate a commitment that has always guided our approach to governing: we will work with everybody and anybody to achieve meaningful results for District 40.

We are also fortunate to serve alongside our friend and partner, Senator Kristin Corrado. Together, as your District 40 team, we are united in our mission to deliver responsive, common-sense representation and set the gold standard for stellar constituent services. Our team is committed to ensuring your concerns are heard both in the Assembly and in the Senate, and that our efforts in Trenton are coordinated, consistent, and focused squarely on improving life for the people we represent.

Your concerns matter and your voice deserves to be heard. The challenges facing our towns are bigger than any party, and solving them requires open dialogue, honest listening, and partners on both sides of the aisle who put people before politics. Whether it’s driving down energy costs, making life more affordable, supporting our small businesses, or protecting the quality of life that makes our district so special, we will continue to approach every issue with an open mind, a collaborative spirit, and a focus on real results.

We firmly believe that good ideas don’t come with party labels, and collaboration is the foundation of strong, effective government. We remain committed to building relationships with colleagues across the aisle to ensure that the needs of our communities are front and center.

If you have a suggestion, a problem with a state agency, a question about legislation, or simply want to share an idea you believe will make our district stronger, we want to hear from you. We are only an email or phone call away. We are proud to have a District Office in every county across the district - each open 5 days a week.

Thank you again for the confidence you have placed in us. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve you, and we look forward to working side by side with all of you as we continue building a stronger, more affordable New Jersey.

With deep gratitude,

Assemblyman Chris DePhillips

Assemblyman Al Barlas

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