New Jersey Senate - District 35
Senator Benjie E. Wimberly, District 35, which covers municipalities such as Paterson and Garfield. Prior to his election to the state legislature in 2012, Senator Wimberly served on the Paterson City Council for two years. A strong advocate for community development and education programs, he also supported the Clean Renewable Energy Bill and upheld the Paris Climate Accord. Senator Wimberly is currently the Chair of the Assembly Housing Committee and sits on the Assembly Budget Committee. He is also the Co-Chair of the Joint Committee of Economic Justice and Equal Employment, among others.
District Office Address:301 Main St., Suite 360
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 925-7061
Personal and Career Information
Education:
B.A. Virginia State University (Sociology)
Teaching Certification, William Paterson University
Occupation:
Joint Recreation Coordinator, Paterson Public Schools
Public or Party Service
- City of Paterson Council 2010-12
- General Assembly 2012-present, Speaker Pro Tempore 2022-present, Deputy Speaker 2016-2021
- Budget (ABU), Vice-Chair
- Higher Education (AHI)
- Housing (AHO)
- Joint Committee on the Public Schools (JPS)