Former Murphy Aide Set To Join Staff Of NJ-16 Assembly Members

MERCER COUNTY, NJ – A former aide of Gov. Phil Murphy has joined the staff of Assembly members Roy Freiman and Mitchelle Drulis.

Devin Mulroy will be joining as Chief of Staff to Freiman and Drulis. She is departing her previous role as Senior Legislative Aide to Governor Phil Murphy. The Baylor University graduate has been part of the Governor’s staff since 2023.

Meanwhile, Elliot Schneier has been brought on as Deputy Chief of Staff. Schneier previously worked as Executive Director for the Somerset County Democrats and Deputy Organizing Director for the New York Democrats in New York’s 19th Congressional District.

"We are thrilled to welcome Devin and Elliot to our team. With their diverse backgrounds and invaluable skill sets, they are well equipped to serve the residents of the 16th district," Freiman and Drulis in a joint statement.

"This outstanding team will be a valuable asset to our legislative efforts as we continue to work towards improving and strengthening our communities."

Freiman and Drulis represent Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset counties from NJ-16.

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