Benjie Wimberly Archives - New Jersey Globe

Assembly to hear bill limiting police presence at polling places

October 16, 2020 10:59 am

The Assembly State and Local Government will hear a bill that would keep police officers away from polling places outside of emergencies and their own voting needs on Monday. The measure would block police departments from posting officers at polling...

Wimberly backs Coughlin for Speaker

October 7, 2020 10:09 amOctober 7, 2020 12:22 pm

Craig Coughlin, who is a sure-thing to remain as Assembly Speaker until at least January 2024, has picked up the endorsement of Assembly Housing Committee Chairman Benjie E. Wimberly (D-Paterson). “I endorse him,” Wimberly said. “I’m definitely supporting the Speaker.”...

Assembly holds hearing on redistricting constitutional amendment

July 20, 2020 3:36 pm

The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard testimony today on a proposed constitutional amendment that would retain the 2011 legislative redistricting map for the 2021 general election and hold off on drawing a new map until 2023. By holding a public hearing,...

Pou says Paterson officials should be held accountable, but wants to protect due process

June 26, 2020 6:39 pmJune 27, 2020 12:04 am

State Sen. Nellie Pou (D-North Haledon) says she’s bothered by allegations of election tampering in the May 12 Paterson city council race, but says she wants to let the process play out before rushing to judgment and demanding resignations. “I...

Murphy calls on Jackson, Mendez to resign Paterson council seats

June 26, 2020 3:03 pmJune 27, 2020 12:02 am

Gov. Phil Murphy wants two winners of the May 12 Paterson municipal election who were charged with ballot fraud to resign. “Based on these accusations, Council member Jackson and Council member-elect Mendez must step aside as this investigation progresses,” Murphy...

Rice urges Currie to add more women to redistricting commission

May 18, 2020 10:19 amMay 18, 2020 10:49 am

State Sen. Ronald Rice (D-Newark) urged Democratic State Chairman John Currie to appoint at least two women — and at least one woman of color — to Democrats’ half of the Legislative Redistricting Commission. “As legislators throughout the state pour...

Murphy signs bill naming highway after Pascrell

January 21, 2020 10:55 amJanuary 21, 2020 11:36 am

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill naming State Route 19 after Rep. Bill Pascrell Tuesday. “Working for the residents of the 9th District since 1997, Congressman Pascrell has led a life of honor, public service, and dedication to our state,”...