Quinton Law Becomes 1st Black Mayor in History of Moorestown
Quinton Law takes his seat as the new mayor of Moorestown on Monday, Jan. 6, 2024. Photo by Bryce Rozier
BY CLYDE HUGHES | AC JosepH Media
MOORESTOWN – Quinton Law made history again on Monday night as he was sworn-in as the youngest and first Black mayor of Moorestown Township during a reorganization.
The Moorestown native, 27, who had already made history as the first African American and youngest person to serve on council, had been deputy mayor before the organization. Former Mayor Nicole Gillespie is currently running for New Jersey Assembly to fill the seat left vacant by current U.S. Rep. Herb Conaway.
“Last night I had the honor of being sworn in as the first Black mayor in Moorestown history,” Law in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday. “At 27 years old, I am proud to serve as Moorestown’s 27th mayor. But this moment isn’t just about me.
“It’s about the power of community, hope, and the belief that when we work together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive future.”
Law works as the New Jersey government relations director with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and is a former staffer of U.S. Sen. Cory Booker. He has served on the township council since 2021, becoming deputy mayor in 2023.
He acknowledged some of his former colleagues from Booker’s office who traveled to Moorestown Monday to be part of the swearing in, which was administered by NJ State Sen. Troy Singleton.
In his acceptance speech in front a package council chambers Law about how much of an influence his parents were on him growing up.
“My parents sacrificed so much to make sure we had everything we needed to succeed,” Law said in his speech. “Some of my earliest memories was walking with mom passed Town Hall. Like all young parents, they wanted me to take advantage of everything this town had to offer. … It was Moorestown’s affordable housing that allowed my family to stay in this community.”
He said Moorestown helped shape his values and he is aware of the big challenges ahead for the township.
“Today I am honored to be here to play a small role in the town that has given me so much,” Law said, as he praised Gillespie for her past leadership and being a mentor to him.
“I am not naïve to the challenges ahead, but I hope we satisfy our state-mandated obligations … and we will work to replace the 100-year-old water main and working together to make sure that every neighborhood and every resident is as safe as it can be.”
A former standout student-athlete at Moorestown High School and Bryant University, Law served as chair of scholarships for the Moorestown Alumni Association and was the education chair for the Southern Burlington County NAACP. He is also a founding member of the Moorestown Alumni for Racial Equity and Inclusion (MAREI).
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