"I became aware of the Family Reentry Pilot Program yesterday, July 7th, and while I fully support reentry initiatives and statewide efforts to reduce recidivism, I cannot at this point endorse Newark’s participation due the fact that the Newark Housing Authority agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding without input and consideration from its citizens and elected officials. In the coming weeks, I look forward to hearing feedback from the public and working with the Executive Director of the Newark Housing Authority to better understand the implications of this pilot program on the City’s resources and its residents."