Watch Mayor’s 2024 State Of Montclair Speech: ‘Progressive, Diverse’

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller gave the annual State of the Township address earlier this week, extolling the town’s reputation for being a “progressive, diverse community.”

During his speech at Tuesday’s town council meeting, Spiller also touched on new business openings (there were at least 49 last year in Montclair), home values hitting “record levels” (which has also presented problems, including for renters), the town’s debt reduction efforts, the launch of the Vision Zero Task Force, the town’s recently passed rent control law, and the preservation of the James Howe House, among other topics.

Watch the full speech below (video is cued to the state of the township address).

“Our reputation here in Montclair has been built by generations of residents, who have come together to shape what our township values and the principles that we honor,” the mayor said. “It has been built of a town that knows that leading progressive communities in our state and our nation can be examples for so many.”

“We are a community known for diversity and culture,” Spiller continued. “For our vibrant downtown and beautiful tree lined streets are known for our engaged and distinguished citizenry, and our world class public schools. People from all walks of life races and religions have worked side by side to thread the rich tapestry that makes up our community.”

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