CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Nellie Pou in New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

September 19, 2024

Contact: Karla Rodriguez

Karla@chcboldpac.com


CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Nellie Pou in New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District


Washington D.C. -  As part of its commitment to expanding Latino representation in Congress, today CHC BOLD PAC is endorsing Nellie Pou in NJ-09. CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement on this endorsement:


“Nellie has been a relentless champion for working families in New Jersey,”
said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “With so much at stake this election, getting more Democrats who will fight against Republican extremism is more important than ever. If elected, Nellie will make history as the first Latina to represent New Jersey in Congress, and BOLD PAC is proud to endorse her.”


"I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of CHC BOLD PAC,"
said Nellie Pou. "Growing up, my family worked hard to make ends meet, and I know firsthand the challenges our working families face. I’ve spent my career fighting for working families, to ensure access to quality health care, and to create better schools for our kids. With BOLD PAC’s support, I’m ready to take this fight to Congress, to fight for working families and stand up to Republican extremism. Together, we will build a better future for all of our communities."


ABOUT NELLIE POU
 


Born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey, Nellie Pou’s parents came to the Garden State from Puerto Rico in 1953 to start their lives and raise a family. 


Throughout her career in public service, Nellie has been committed to improving the lives of New Jerseyans. From fighting for better schools for our kids to more affordable health care, to criminal justice reform– Nellie has been at the forefront of some of New Jersey’s toughest fights. 


As a mother and grandmother, Nellie knows what New Jersey families are facing and will continue to work to create good-paying jobs and bring down costs. From housing to groceries, Nellie understands that families are being squeezed by corporate greed driving up costs, and she is ready to take that fight head-on in Congress. Nellie will also continue to stand up to defend a woman’s right to make her own medical decisions, not just here in New Jersey, but across the country.


Nellie has dedicated her entire life to the community that raised her, and in Congress she will do the same. 



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 15, 2024
Contact: Karla Rodriguez

Karla@chcboldpac.com


CHC BOLD PAC Respalda a Nellie Pou en el Distrito 9 de Nueva Jersey


Washington D.C
. - Como parte de su compromiso por ampliar  la representación latina en el Congreso, hoy CHC BOLD PAC anuncia su respaldo a Nellie Pou en el distrito NJ-09. La Presidenta de CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez, emitió  la siguiente declaración sobre este respaldo:



“Nellie ha sido una defensora incansable de las familias trabajadoras en Nueva Jersey,” dijo la Presidenta de CHC BOLD PAC, Linda Sánchez. “Con tanto en juego en esta elección, es más importante que nunca elegir más Demócratas que luchen contra el extremismo republicano. Si es elegida, Nellie hará historia como la primera latina en representar a Nueva Jersey en el Congreso, es por eso que BOLD PAC se enorgullece de respaldarla.”


“Es un gran honor recibir el apoyo de CHC BOLD PAC,” dijo Nellie Pou. “Crecí viendo a mi familia trabajar duro para salir adelante, y sé de primera mano los retos que enfrentan nuestras familias trabajadoras. He pasado mi carrera luchando por las familias trabajadoras, asegurando acceso a atención médica de calidad y creando mejores escuelas para nuestros niños. Con el apoyo de BOLD PAC, estoy lista para llevar esta lucha al Congreso, defender a las familias trabajadoras y enfrentar el extremismo republicano. Juntos, construiremos un futuro mejor para todas nuestras comunidades.”


ACERCA DE NELLIE POU

Nellie Pou nació y creció en Paterson, Nueva Jersey. Sus padres llegaron a este estado desde Puerto Rico en 1953 para comenzar su vida y formar una familia.


A lo largo de su carrera en el servicio público, Nellie se ha comprometido a mejorar la vida de los residentes de Nueva Jersey. Desde luchar por mejores escuelas para nuestros niños, hasta lograr atención médica más accesible  y la reforma de justicia penal, Nellie ha estado en el frente de algunas de las batallas más duras de Nueva Jersey.


Como madre y abuela, Nellie entiende lo que enfrentan las familias de Nueva Jersey y continuará trabajando para crear empleos bien remunerados y reducir los costos. Desde la vivienda hasta los alimentos, Nellie sabe que las familias están siendo afectadas por la avaricia de las corporaciones que elevan los precios, y está lista para llevar esa lucha al Congreso. Nellie también seguirá defendiendo el derecho de las mujeres a tomar sus propias decisiones médicas, no solo en Nueva Jersey, sino en todo el país. Nellie ha dedicado toda su vida a la comunidad que la vio crecer, y en el Congreso hará lo mismo.


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