March 1, 2024
As we launch the celebration of National Women’s History Month 2024 with the theme “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and the Champions of Equality,” I am once again seeking your vote to serve as the Mayor of Montclair. Montclairions do not take our values and votes for granted, and I do not take you for granted.
During this Women’s History Month, I am particularly reminded of the unparalleled role Montclairion women play in advocating for educational, economic, wealth, health, sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion. I celebrate all Montclairion women who have worked and continue to work “Together Montclair” to enhance what works well in our Township and innovate ways to improve aspects that need attention.
Sixteen (16) years ago, I established Montclair CalmUnity, a formalized platform bringing together people with diverse views to identify and solve our problems. On average, two hundred (200) Township residents attended my monthly CalmUnity meetings, driving numerous affirmative initiatives for all Montclairion. We aim to re-engage CalmUnity and involve spectators ready to become innovators and collaborators for “Together Montclair.”
I urge your support because in all Montclairions, especially its Wonder Women, you see me. I represent all Montclairions, especially the women, including those who stay up at night assisting their children with homework and those who rise early to prepare breakfast before sending them to school and readying themselves for work. All of our women are more precious than rubies.
I present myself and my “Together Montclair” slate, consisting of Susan Shin Andersen, Shivaun Gaines, and Rahum Williams, as candidates for your elected Township Power Center: Three Town Councilors and Mayor – the four votes needed to act on all powers of the municipality and determine policy matters reflecting your views.
If you believe in the power of Democracy, the Beloved Community of humankind, and desire Montclair to be a place where all residents feel safe, secure, and valued; where we balance commercial development with neighborhood growth and affordable, walkable communities; where we foster economic opportunities for all, advance initiatives and strategic partnerships to reduce property tax burdens; and ensure our children attend world-class schools while our seniors have residences and services supporting aging with abundant security and pace, please join “Together Montclair.” Work with us to innovate policies, programs, and services needed to propel Montclair to its next level of greatness and make history by electing me as Montclair’s first African American female mayor. Together, we will also make herstory with fresh, innovative approaches to providing the best for all Montclairions. Thank you for your consideration.
Dr. Renee for Montclair 
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