Overview

Alixon Collazos-Gill is a Colombian-American legislator representing the 27th Legislative District, which covers parts of Essex and Passaic Counties, including Clifton, West Orange, and Montclair. She immigrated to the United States at age 14 and settled in New Jersey, where she built a career in public affairs and government relations before entering elected office.

Collazos-Gill worked for New Jersey Network public television and served in the office of Congressman Steve Rothman for seven years, eventually becoming director of constituent services. She later served as co-director of Latino Outreach for Phil Murphy's 2017 gubernatorial campaign. She and her husband established a government affairs consulting firm where she specializes in cannabis policy and regulatory issues. She was elected to the Assembly in 2023 as part of a new progressive wave in Essex County.

Political Career

Staff, New Jersey Network (NJN) public television

District Office Director, Congressman Steve Rothman

Co-Director, Latino Outreach Program, Phil Murphy for Governor (2016–2017)

Co-founder, Government Affairs Consulting Firm (cannabis policy focus)

Member, Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (2024–2025)

Member, Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (2024–2025)

Member, Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (2024–2025)

Member, New Jersey General Assembly, District 27 (January 9, 2024–present)

Deputy Conference Leader (2026–present)

Key Policy Areas

Children and family welfare

Environmental protection and natural resources

Regulated professions and cannabis policy

Immigration enforcement limitations

Food security and nutrition assistance

Notable Actions / Initiatives

Co-sponsored legislation (A-4302, 2026) imposing lifetime employment restrictions on former ICE agents who served during specific federal administration periods

One of 27 freshmen elected to the General Assembly in 2023, representing more than one-third turnover in legislative seats

Elected in first Democratic primary held under 2021 reapportionment that removed Morris County municipalities and added Clifton to District 27

As consultant, developed expertise in cannabis regulatory policy and government relations

Education

Rutgers University–Newark – Bachelor's degree with double major in Sociology and Latin American Literature

Personal

Birth date: Not publicly available

Residence: Montclair, New Jersey