Former Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto Endorses Hector & Alonso for Assembly 

Prieto Praises Democratic Candidates as True Community Leaders

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Vincent Prieto, the former Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly who represented the people of Secaucus, North Bergen, West New York, Guttenberg and other local communities in the State Assembly for 14 years, is strongly endorsing Tony Hector and Frank Alonso in the 33rd Legislative District Democratic Primary Election. Prieto, who lives in the current 33rd District and previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, cited his long personal relationship with Hector and his deep respect for the candidates’ willingness to challenge the political status quo and stand up for the people.

“Tony Hector is someone I have had the honor to call a friend for many years, and when he announced that he was running for State Assembly to represent my former district I was ecstatic,” said Speaker Prieto. “Along with Frank Alonso, Steven Fulop and Frank Schillari, Tony Hector is running to give the people of North Hudson and Secaucus a strong voice in Trenton who will stand up for them and fight for our communities. I’m excited to give Tony Hector and Frank Alonso my full support and I urge Democrats in the 33rd District to vote Democrats for Change on June 10.”

Hector and Alonso are running a campaign based on standing up against the Menendez/Stack political machine to deliver lower property taxes, more affordable housing and open, honest government that works for the people, not the politicians.

“We’re incredibly honored to have the support of former Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto, a man who built a reputation for fighting for his ideals and standing up against political bosses and special interests to deliver for the people,” said Hector. “This endorsement adds to our campaign’s momentum as we build towards what will be a historic result on Election Day when we defeat the Menendez/Stack political machine.”