Atlantic County Freeholder candidate Andrew Parker backs the Second Amendment. Following is his campaign’s press release on the issue:

At the Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Township Committeeman Andrew Parker successfully led the charge for support of a resolution backing the second amendment.

“As elected officials, we take an oath to uphold the constitution of the United States of America. Gun owners and the rights of gun owners are under attack, especially here in New Jersey. The residents of Egg Harbor Township, and Atlantic County as a whole support the second amendment and we need to support them as elected officials.” Parker said.

Parker noted that he has successfully completed firearms training for recreational firearms users at the Atlantic County owned firing range in Egg Harbor Township and has spoken to his family frequently about the need to practice good firearm safety. “I’m not in law enforcement, I’m a public school teacher in Atlantic City and a public servant here in E.H.T. With that said, I respect the job of law enforcement and the need to keep guns out of the hands of criminals.” Parker noted “But that doesn't mean that I should not be able to legally own a gun to protect my family or take in a family day at the firing range. As a committeeman and later when I’m elected to the Freeholder board people can count on me to support the rights of firearm owners.” Parker said.

Parker plans to continue his efforts to get more communities to pass resolutions supporting the second amendment like he has done in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. “You're going to hear more from me on this issue; it’s important to me. I plan to work with other elected officials across Atlantic County to pass similar resolutions so we can send a message to those who want to take our legally owned firearms away.”

Andrew Parker

Last night Egg Harbor Township Committeeman Andrew Parker announced he will see the Republican nomination for Atlantic County Freeholder in District 3. Parker’s press release follows:

Egg Harbor Township, NJ - December 10, 2019 - Andrew Parker, who is a committeeman in Egg Harbor Township, has announced his candidacy for Atlantic County Freeholder in District 3 today. A well-known community volunteer and public servant Parker is the Egg Harbor Township Committee liaison responsible for Economic Development.

Following an 11-year tenure on the Egg Harbor Township Zoning Board of Adjustment and a long history of support within the party Parker was asked to serve on Township Committee two years ago. Following his victory, Parker immediately gained the attention of Republican leaders both in Atlantic County and across New Jersey as someone with a bright future in Republican politics. Since taking office, Parker has become well known in community circles as a tireless worker and a team player. “The people who support me know that I represent the voice of the people in our local government, focusing on economic prosperity and equity,” Parker said.

“I am excited and look forward to becoming part of the freeholder team. This team is making great progress in the economy of Atlantic County, and we must continue this path. I am ready and able to help the team succeed,” said Parker.

“I’m running for freeholder because we should all be represented by someone who is motivated, dedicated and empowered to move Atlantic County in the right direction.” Parker said.

Andrew W. Parker III is a lifelong Republican and the first African American elected to the township committee in Egg Harbor Township. Andrew is a schoolteacher in Atlantic City Public School District, a member of the NJEA, the NAACP Mays Landing-Pleasantville Branch, the Hispanic Association of Atlantic County, and many other volunteer organizations which serve the community in many different capacities. Andrew is married with three children and resides in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.