State Senate hopeful Mark Alexander opened his Montclair campaign headquarters on Saturday by saying that the campaign team had done an excellent job so far — hitting over “25,000 doors” of voters — but cautioned that there was a lot more work ahead.
Alexander, who was introduced by campaign manager Gregory Joseph, thanked his entire team and especially his wife Tracy, who Alexander wed in August of 2012.
“The institutional support, the party line has gone to my opponent,” said Alexander, alluding to the many Democratic elected officials who came out for Nia Gill. “To stand up and even be in the same room as me is a big statement.”
Alexander then recognized the elected officials in attendance — Mayor Keith Kazmark of Woodland Park, Montclair mayor Robert Jackson and Montclair Second Ward councilor Robin Schlager.
“We are facing a big challenge,” Alexander told supporters. “We are facing an incumbent who has been in Trenton for 20 years who has the power structure behind her,” said Alexander. “And they just want to find a way to keep their power. They’re not asking how they can help the people. They’re asking how can they keep their power. So they’re going to do whatever they can to keep their power. But the power belongs to you.” Continue Reading
