Oliver, 71, died Tuesday.
and then the first in state history to be elected to statewide office. She was also the second Black woman in American history to lead a state legislative chamber, after Karen Bass of California.Murphy is expected to return to the state sometime on Thursday, according to his office.
Get politics news like this right to your inbox with the N.J. Politics newsletter. Add your email below and hit “subscribe”Murphy will pay his respects to Oliver and her family Thursday night. The gathering is closed to the press and Murphy’s staff did not disclose other details. “Sheila Y. Oliver leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and inspiration. We will remember her commitment to the people of New Jersey and her tireless efforts to uplift the community,” according to a statement released by her family Tuesday afternoon.
“She was not only a distinguished public servant but also our cherished daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and hero,” the family’s statement said.Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to
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