Mayor Quinton Law: Leading Moorestown with Vision, Inclusion, and Purpose

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Moorestown native Mayor Quinton Law began life with humble beginnings, born to high school senior parents who lived in affordable housing and relied on Medicaid. From an early age, he developed a strong work ethic and a keen awareness of the inequalities affecting many communities—experiences that shaped his journey to becoming Moorestown's first Black mayor and the youngest to actively serve in the state of New Jersey at age 27.

“So as I grew, I began to connect those dots and understand—wow—you know, local policy, local government, these really have an effect on our day-to-day lives as residents in our communities,” Law said in an interview with We Are Jersey.

“And I wanted to understand who’s making those offices work, who the decision-makers are, and how I, as an individual, can use my voice to influence change.”

After graduating from Bryant University, Law had the opportunity to work for U.S. Senator Cory Booker on his presidential campaign. He describes Booker as a supportive mentor.

“I think working on that presidential campaign and then moving on to the official Senate staff showed me the importance of public service,” he stated.

“And how important it is that when you elect your leaders, you elect representatives who are diverse and committed to public service—so they can properly represent you in whatever office they’re in.”

Though Law has only been mayor for seven months, he has already made a significant impact in Moorestown. Prior to becoming mayor, he served on the town council for four and a half years.

“We are about to cut the ribbon on the largest affordable housing development in Moorestown—a 76-unit development by our mall,” he commented. “We also passed the historic preservation ordinance.”

While Law values modern infrastructure, he also recognizes the importance of preserving historic properties, some of which date back to the Revolutionary War.

“So I think it’s important that while we invest in our infrastructure and build for the next generation, we preserve the historic charm that makes Moorestown special,” he said.

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In the past six months, several long-delayed projects in the community have finally begun—most notably the replacement of a 120-year-old water main that runs under Main Street.

“Not many people know that we have a concrete water main that should have been replaced before I was born,” he explained.

“The council and I, in the past six months, have started phase one of that water main project, and we are planning to complete phase one by October. This is going to be a multi-phase project, probably continuing over the next few years.”

Law expressed gratitude to Senator Andy Kim and former President Joe Biden for securing funding for the water main replacement.

“Senator Kim was able to get $2.24 million from the bipartisan infrastructure bill for Moorestown for this water main replacement,” he stated. “And you know, that’s huge.”

However, concerns arose when President Trump began canceling federal grants early in his administration.

“Thank God the judge reversed that decision, because otherwise, I’m sure you know where we would have had to go to find the money for the project, right?” Law admitted.

“We would have had to go to the taxpayers. And that’s why I’m so grateful for the funding and for the bipartisan infrastructure bill—because I think many people don’t realize that this money coming to communities to finish long-delayed projects is sparing the taxpayers their dollars.”

In addition to the water main replacement, Law and his fellow council members created the Better Together Advisory Committee to gather resident feedback and promote inclusivity in Moorestown.

“And what we saw is that there were specific groups—those in the minority community, the LGBTQ community, and the disabled community—who felt they weren’t safe being themselves here in Moorestown,” he recalls.

“So what we’ve done is take that data and apply it to actual policy, finding ways to celebrate our history while ensuring all residents feel included.”

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By modeling inclusive leadership, Law hopes to ensure that every voice—including those historically underrepresented—is involved in decision-making, leading to better solutions through diverse perspectives.

“Before 2021, there had never been a Black person on town council,” Law said.

“The fact that we now have a Black mayor—we hope that inspires other members of our Black and minority communities in Moorestown to get involved and make their voices heard. Because we’ve been here, and we deserve to have a voice.”

Despite the ever-shifting political climate in Washington, Law remains focused on his vision for Moorestown and on a continued commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives and programs. Under his leadership, Moorestown continues to uphold the foundational values of community, empathy, respect, and diversity—values established by its Quaker founders.

“We do, you know, celebrate our Black history here in town,” he stated.

“We do raise the Pride flag. We do, you know, try to make sure that people are included—whether it’s in housing, in creating safe walkways to school, or access to Main Street and commercial areas.”

Law hopes that his time as mayor will leave a lasting impact on Moorestown.

“I want my legacy to be that Mayor Law was able to deliver results and ensure that my taxpayer dollars were put to good use,” he reflected.

“Preserving the Moorestown that people know and love, while also building it for the next generation—so all of our families can enjoy the Moorestown we know and care about.”