The former director of national policy for Bernie Sanders is attracting support from South Orange-Maplewood progressives in the race to fill Mikie Sherrill’s NJ-11 Congressional seat.

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The project includes 20 bedrooms and programming space, joining the 46-unit JESPY Center currently under construction up the street on Prospect, as part of JESPY’s “Go Big for JESPY Capital Campaign” — the organization’s initiative to dramatically expand housing and services for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at all ages.

The event was organized by SOMA Justice and SOMA Action.

“Dick Codey never forgot where he came from or who he served. You could call him, stop him at a community event, or see him at a diner, and he was always ready with a conversation, a laugh, and most importantly, action.”

“A proactive and visionary legislator, he was always accessible and responsive to his constituents. … We will always remember the Governor’s great sense of humor. A gifted storyteller, he brought smiles wherever he went.”