The LGBTQ+ Summit During the NJ League of Municipalities

# The LGBTQ+ Summit During the New Jersey League of Municipalities is BACK this November! Join us and the Garden State's new LGBTQ+ business association, the Unity Chamber of Commerce, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Tuesday, Nov. 17, for the return of this special event.⁠ ⁠ ### Special Guests #### Honorable Julien X. Neals *United States District Judge, District of New Jersey* Since 2021, Judge Neals has served as a US District Judge of the US District Court for the District of New Jersey. Before that, he served as County Counsel and Acting County Administrator for Hackensack, and the Business Administrator for the City of Newark. He is a staunch ally for LGBTQ+ equality. #### Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul *NJ Legislative District 11* In 2023, Luanne Peterpaul became the first openly lesbian woman elected to serve in the New Jersey Legislature. While representing NJ's 11th Legislative District, she was the primary Assembly sponsor for a bill to expand access to HIV medication and a primary sponsor of the recently signed into law bill to shield reproductive and transgender healthcare. #### Bernie Wagenblast *Transportation Journalist and Voice Actor • Summit Emcee* Bernie Wagenblast is a transportation journalist and voice actor. She's best known for being a voice millions hear daily on transit systems, including the NYC subway, the AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport and PATCO in South Jersey and Philadelphia. Since her transition in early 2023, she's become a highly visible advocate for trans folks. Attendees will receive a free lunch.