Cliff Dawkins Endorsed by Morristown Religious Leader Dr. Joseph E. Woods

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Dr. Joseph E. Woods, former Union Baptist Church Pastor and Founder and Pastor of the Tabernacle of Faith Family Church in Morristown, has endorsed LD25 State Senate candidate Cliff Dawkins. Dr. Woods was a Pastor and community leader in Morristown for over a decade. He currently serves as Pastor of the Saint Phillips Baptist Church in Hamilton and is a Commissioner of the Hamilton Economic Development Department. Dr. Woods married Cliff and his wife over a decade ago at Union Baptist Church in Morristown.

“Due to my position as a religious leader, I typically choose not to endorse political candidates. I’m breaking that precedent now in support of Cliff because I don’t want us to miss this opportunity to be represented by a proven leader”, Dr. Woods stated. “Having known Cliff for more than 27 years, I’ve seen him grow from a child in the foster care system to an accomplished individual with a thriving career, a beautiful family, and a proven record of community service. Cliff inspires people everywhere he goes and has a clear plan to improve the state of New Jersey. I will be doing everything within my power to get Cliff elected because he is exactly the kind of leader and example that New Jersey needs right now.”

“There have been few father figures in my life, and Dr. Woods has been just that for me,” stated Cliff Dawkins. “I’m proud to say that Dr. Woods has long been a mentor and spiritual guide for me and my family, which is why his endorsement means so much to me. Dr. Woods taught me the importance of selflessly serving our community, a value that informs everything I do, including this race for State Senate.”

Cliff Dawkins is a Democratic Candidate for State Senate in the LD25 Special Election. Dawkins is an attorney specializing in Labor and Employment law. He also serves on several professional organization and nonprofit boards, including the Urban League of Morris County, the Garden State Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division, the National Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division, and the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Civil Practice.

Cliff Dawkins resides in Rockaway Borough with his wife and their two children.

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