Alex Chen
Independent · Candidate for Governor · Statewide — New Jersey
Q&A Answers
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About Alex
Community organizer and former state economic development advisor with 15 years working on housing and small-business policy.
Why running: I am running to lower the cost of living for working families while protecting public schools and small businesses.Candidate-provided statement
Quick Facts
- Office
- Governor
- District
- Statewide — New Jersey
- Background
- State economic development advisor
Top Priorities
Property Taxes
Support shared-services agreements and school-funding reform to reduce pressure on local property taxes.
Education
Increase state support for high-need districts and expand career and technical education pathways.
Healthcare
Expand access to affordable coverage and lower prescription costs through state purchasing power.
Alex's Platform
- Support shared-services agreements and school-funding reform to reduce pressure on local property taxes.
- Increase state support for high-need districts and expand career and technical education pathways.
- Expand access to affordable coverage and lower prescription costs through state purchasing power.
Candidate questions and responses
Q: What would you do about property taxes in the first year?
A: In year one I would audit shared-services opportunities across counties and propose a school-funding adjustment that reduces over-reliance on local property taxes.
Q: How will you help small businesses on Main Street?
A: I support streamlined licensing, targeted main-street grants, and technical assistance for first-time business owners in multiple languages.