Grounded in Equity, Opportunity, and Respect for All Communities

 

Accessible, Accountable Leadership for All

We believe elected officials should be present, responsive, and accountable to every community they serve. Our commitment includes:

• Maintaining open communication with residents and community organizations

• Advocating boldly in Trenton for what matters most to our families

• Leading with integrity, not partisanship

Real representation means showing up, staying engaged, and earning your trust. We’re not beholden to political machines—our commitment is to you, the residents of District 37.

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Transportation, Housing, and Affordability

Yitz and Rosemary understand that traffic congestion, rising rents, and high property taxes impact families across our district—from Teaneck to Hackensack, Englewood to Ridgefield Park. We support:

• Increased NJ Transit funding to expand bus and rail options in underserved areas

• Local infrastructure investments that fix neighborhood roads, not just highways

• Smart development policies that promote mixed-income, senior, and affordable housing

• Expanding homeownership opportunities while preserving the character of our towns

• Restoring full state funding for public schools to reduce the local tax burden

• Increasing PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) contributions from large nonprofits

• A state budget that invests in schools, safety, and infrastructure without overburdening homeowners

• Expanding support programs to help seniors and lower-income residents stay in their homes

We are focused on building a New Jersey that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.

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Investing in All Students

We support strong, well-resourced public schools and recognize the value that nonpublic schools bring to many families. Our approach is inclusive:

• Fully funding public education with equity and excellence

• Supporting fair funding for nonpublic school services like security, transportation, special education, and STEM in non-public schools

• Protecting students’ rights in all learning environments

• Supporting families seeking education aligned with their cultural or religious values

• Explore innovative ways to expand access to affordable, quality education for all families, including through public-private partnerships

Every child deserves a safe, enriching education that meets their unique needs and circumstances.

 

Safer, More Inclusive Communities

Everyone deserves to feel safe—in their schools, neighborhoods, and places of worship. We support:

• Collaborative strategies that build trust between communities and law enforcement

• Targeted funding to enhance security at schools, houses of worship, and vulnerable institutions

• Expanding Holocaust and anti-hate education to promote understanding and tolerance

• Crime prevention efforts that focus on education, mental health, and rehabilitation

Whether you’re attending school, worship services, or simply living your life, you deserve to feel safe and protected.

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Standing Against Antisemitism and All Forms of Hate

Antisemitism and bigotry of any kind have no place in our society. We will:

• Support the IHRA definition of antisemitism

• Advocate for stronger hate crime legislation

• Promote Holocaust and anti-bias education in our schools

We believe that every community must be protected and respected, and we will always speak out against hate.

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Bringing Communities Together

Our district is proudly diverse—racially, culturally, religiously, and economically. Yitz and Rosemary believe that what unites us is stronger than what divides us. We’ll be voices for bridge-building, not wedge politics.

• Supporting interfaith and intercultural dialogue

• Promoting shared public spaces that reflect our diversity

• Backing policies that benefit every neighborhood, not just a select few

Our mission is to bring people together around shared values and a better future.

 

Reflecting the Full District

Yitz Stern and Rosemary Hernandez Carroll bring different lived experiences to their shared mission of public service.

Rosemary, a proud daughter of Dominican immigrants and a small business owner, deeply understands the challenges of working families and the voices that too often go unheard.

Yitz, a longtime Teaneck resident, public safety expert, and former Deputy Mayor, brings decades of fiscal and policy leadership across local and state government.

 

Together, they are committed to building a future rooted in unity, opportunity, and respect for all communities in District 37.