District 7
Assembly Candidate


Jack Conners (Democrat)
Contact Information
Jamal Pope, Campaign Manager

Conaway & Conners for Assembly

PHONE: 813-355-6645
E-MAIL: japope@hotmail.com
 
Other Candidates
  • Leah J. Arter (Republican)
  • Harry Adams (Republican)
 
Biography (Provided by Candidate)

A retired banker who served in the Army National Guard, Jack Conners is Chairman of the Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee and a dedicated civic leader in our community. He has a record of achievement and independent leadership on behalf of South Jersey’s families—exactly what we need in these tough times.

As a leading advocate for veterans, Jack pioneered the new “Troops to College” program, which helps returning veterans get ready for school and prepare for civilian life.

Public service has been an everyday part of Jack’s life for the past 40 years. He was a decorated member of the Army National Guard from 1964 to 1969 and is a longtime civic leader in South Jersey. Jack has been president of Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Camden and Gloucester Counties, president of the Camden Lions Club, and a Board Member on the Camden area Salvation Army and the Pennsauken Free Public Library.

Jack attended LaSalle College in Philadelphia, and the Edward Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. Jack and his wife Rosemary live in Pennsauken, and are the proud parents of three sons.
 

 

   
Views on Issues (Provided by Conaway-Conners Campaign)

Protect South Jersey jobs and grow our state economy

Growing South Jersey ’s economy and putting people back to work is Herb and Jack’s number one priority. Herb and Jack are protecting homeowners from the foreclosure crisis, ensuring loans for small businesses during the credit crunch, and standing up to party leaders to fight for South Jersey jobs.

Cap state spending and relieve the burden on hardworking taxpayers

Families across South Jersey make tough financial choices every day to live within their means—it’s time state government did the same. That’s why instead of raising taxes and raiding refunds, Herb and Jack are changing state government. They slashed spending, cracked down on corruption, and are helping to deliver services more efficiently. They support a cap on state spending through zero-based budgeting, forcing bureaucrats to prove the merit of every dollar they want to spend.

Attack political corruption with tougher penalties and preventions

No-bid contracts and insider-deals waste taxpayer dollars and drive up our property taxes. Herb and Jack are cracking down on corruption with stiff penalties that hold public officials accountable — and restore citizen's trust in state government.

Improve access to affordable health care and prescription drugs

Herb and Jack are making health care more affordable for South Jersey , and vigorously protecting the health and financial security of our seniors.

As Chairman of the Health and Senior Services Committee, Dr. Herb Conaway is the Assembly’s leading advocate for reforming our broken health care system and ensuring our seniors retire in dignity. Herb and Jack lowered health care costs by prohibiting hospitals from charging unfair rates to those lacking health insurance. They fought to make care accessible for everyone, passing a new law that allows the Department of Health and Senior Services (HSS) to monitor and help hospitals on the brink of financial collapse. And they wrote the new law preventing fraud at county welfare agencies, ensuring that the families who deserve help are the ones receiving it.

Keep our promise to honor and support our veterans and service members

Herb, a former U.S. Air Force Captain, and Jack, a decorated member of the Army National Guard, understand the needs of our veterans and service members. Together they have an accomplished record of service and advocacy, and are proud to work for the men and women who have sacrificed for us.

As Chairman of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, Jack is our veteran’s biggest champion and most powerful ally in Trenton . Jack and Herb pioneered the new “Troops to College” program, which helps returning veterans get ready for school and prepare for civilian