West Essex News

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey's 11th district since 2019, recently shared updates on her activities and announcements through a series of tweets. Sherrill, born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1972 and currently residing in Montclair, took to social media to engage with her constituents on various topics.

On March 6, 2025, Rep. Sherrill extended greetings for Ramadan by expressing gratitude to those who participated in local celebrations. She stated: "Ramadan Kareem! Thank you to everyone who came out last weekend to mark the beginning of the month of Ramadan — my team was glad to join friends and neighbors across the district to celebrate."

Later that day, she issued a reminder about upcoming changes to domestic travel requirements within the United States. As of May 7, 2025, travelers will need either a Real ID or a passport for air travel within the country. Sherrill advised her followers: "Reminder: Starting on May 7, 2025 you will need either a Real ID or a Passport to fly within the United States." She also provided a link for more information on obtaining a Real ID.

On March 7, 2025, Rep. Sherrill highlighted her team's participation in an event organized by Passaic County Parents of Adults with Disabilities (PACOPAD). The event included discussions with local elected officials focused on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New Jersey. In her tweet she mentioned: "My team joined Passaic County Parents of Adults with Disabilities (PACOPAD) and local elected officials to listen to a roundtable discussion on how we can best support New Jerseyans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities."