Benjie E. Wimberly

Benjie E. Wimberly DEMDemocrat

Government Official, District 35

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Benjie E. WimberlyDEMDemocrat Government Official, District 35
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Benjie E. Wimberly (born December 1, 1964) is an American teacher and Democratic Party politician who represents the 35th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly. He was also the head coach of the football team at Hackensack High School and is serving as the recreation director of Paterson.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
William Paterson University
Certified Special Education, Teacher of the Handicapped
1990 - 1993
Virginia State University
BA Sociology
1984 - 1989
Past Positions1 - 10 of 10
Speaker Pro Tempore
New Jersey State Assembly
2022 - Current
Deputy Speaker
New Jersey State General Assembly
2016 - 2022
Assembly Member
New Jersey State General Assembly
2012 - Current
City Councilman
At-Large, City of Paterson
2010 - 2012
Coach
Hackensack High School
2012 - Current
Coordinator for Joint Recreational Services
Paterson Public Schools
2012 - Current
Director
Paterson Division of Recreation
1998 - 2012
Former Coach
Eastside High School
Former Coach
Paterson Catholic High School Football Team
Former Teacher
Eastside High School, Special Education
Other Experience1 - 10 of 10
Lifetime Member
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
Member
Mayor's United Negro College Fund Task Force
Member
Reverend Doctor Frank Napier, Junior Scholarship Committee
Former Chair
Commerce and Economic Development Committee, New Jersey State General Assembly
Former Chair
Student and Field Services Subcommittee, New Jersey State General Assembly
Former Chair
Housing and Community Development Committee, New Jersey State General Assembly
Former Member
Joint Committee on Housing Affordability, New Jersey State General Assembly
Former Member
School Facilities and Construction Subcommittee, New Jersey State General Assembly
Former Vice Chair
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, New Jersey State General Assembly
Former Vice Chair
Regulatory Oversight and Reform and Federal Relations Committee, New Jersey State General Assembly
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