William D. Payne
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William D. Payne is an American
Democratic Party
politician
, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly
since 1998-2008, where he represented the 29th legislative district. He has been the Assembly's Deputy Majority Conference Leader since 2002-2008.
Payne served in the Assembly on the Regulatory Oversight Committee (as Chair), the Budget Committee (as Vice Chair) and the Human Services Committee.
Assemblyman Payne has served on the New Jersey Criminal Disposition Commission since 2004. Since 2003, he has been the President of the Board of Trustees of the Chad Independent School. He has been the Essex County
Deputy Chief of Staff since 2003.
Payne has served on the New Jersey Joint Committee on Mentoring since 1999. He served on the New Jersey Tourism Advisory Council in 1998, on the New Jersey Congressional Award Council in 1995 and on the New Jersey Council on Adult Literacy in 1992. He served as Chair of the Newark
Housing Authority from 1986–1989 and was Vice-Chair of the Essex County Improvement Authority from 1980-1986.
Among legislation successfully sponsored and cosponsored by Assemblyman Payne are legislation allocating funds which enabled the Newark Boys Chorus
to perform in the Union of South Africa
, a bill providing $750,000 to establish school-based mentoring programs for at-risk students in Abbott District
s. Assemblyman Payne's Amistad legislation established the Amistad Commission to incorporate African American
history and contributions into the K-12 curriculum in New Jersey schools and, the practice of racial profiling
by law enforcement and all civil service employees has been criminalized in New Jersey by landmark legislation of which Assemblyman Payne was the lead sponsor.
Payne received a B.A.
from Rutgers University
in Political Science. Payne's brother, Donald M. Payne
, serves in the House of Representatives
representing New Jersey's 10th Congressional district. Payne's nephew, Craig A. Stanley
, also serves in the General Assembly, where he represents the 28th legislative district. Payne was born in Newark, where he currently resides.
and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly
. The other representatives from the 29th Legislative District are:
United States
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Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly
New Jersey General Assembly
The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature.Since the election of 1967 , the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts for a term of two years, each representing districts with average...
since 1998-2008, where he represented the 29th legislative district. He has been the Assembly's Deputy Majority Conference Leader since 2002-2008.
Payne served in the Assembly on the Regulatory Oversight Committee (as Chair), the Budget Committee (as Vice Chair) and the Human Services Committee.
Assemblyman Payne has served on the New Jersey Criminal Disposition Commission since 2004. Since 2003, he has been the President of the Board of Trustees of the Chad Independent School. He has been the Essex County
Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the United States 2010 Census, the population was 783,969, ranking it third in the state after Bergen County and Middlesex County; Essex County's population has declined from 786,147 as of the bureau's...
Deputy Chief of Staff since 2003.
Payne has served on the New Jersey Joint Committee on Mentoring since 1999. He served on the New Jersey Tourism Advisory Council in 1998, on the New Jersey Congressional Award Council in 1995 and on the New Jersey Council on Adult Literacy in 1992. He served as Chair of the Newark
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
Housing Authority from 1986–1989 and was Vice-Chair of the Essex County Improvement Authority from 1980-1986.
Among legislation successfully sponsored and cosponsored by Assemblyman Payne are legislation allocating funds which enabled the Newark Boys Chorus
Newark Boys Chorus
The Newark Boys Chorus School was originally founded as the New Jersey Symphony Boys Choir in 1966 in Newark, New Jersey.-Debut:The original chorus was formed with the New Jersey Symphony who needed “angels’ voices” for the “Dance of the Snowflakes” in their production of Tchaikowsky’s “The...
to perform in the Union of South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, a bill providing $750,000 to establish school-based mentoring programs for at-risk students in Abbott District
Abbott District
Abbott districts are school districts in New Jersey that are provided remedies to ensure that their students receive public education in accordance with New Jersey’s state constitution. They were created in 1985 as a result of the first ruling of Abbott v. Burke, a case filed by the Education Law...
s. Assemblyman Payne's Amistad legislation established the Amistad Commission to incorporate African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
history and contributions into the K-12 curriculum in New Jersey schools and, the practice of racial profiling
Racial profiling
Racial profiling refers to the use of an individual’s race or ethnicity by law enforcement personnel as a key factor in deciding whether to engage in enforcement...
by law enforcement and all civil service employees has been criminalized in New Jersey by landmark legislation of which Assemblyman Payne was the lead sponsor.
Payne received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey, United States. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and one of the nine Colonial colleges founded before the American...
in Political Science. Payne's brother, Donald M. Payne
Donald M. Payne
Donald Milford "Don" Payne is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1989. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district encompasses most of the city of Newark, parts of Jersey City and Elizabeth, and some suburban communities in Essex and Union counties...
, serves in the House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
representing New Jersey's 10th Congressional district. Payne's nephew, Craig A. Stanley
Craig A. Stanley
Craig A. Stanley is an American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1996-2008, where represented the 28th legislative district. He was succeeded by Ralph R...
, also serves in the General Assembly, where he represents the 28th legislative district. Payne was born in Newark, where he currently resides.
District 29
Each of the forty districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the New Jersey SenateNew Jersey Senate
The New Jersey Senate was established as the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature by the Constitution of 1844, replacing the Legislative Council. From 1844 until 1965 New Jersey's counties elected one Senator, each. Under the 1844 Constitution the term of office was three years. The 1947...
and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly
New Jersey General Assembly
The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature.Since the election of 1967 , the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts for a term of two years, each representing districts with average...
. The other representatives from the 29th Legislative District are:
- Assemblyman Wilfredo CaraballoWilfredo CaraballoWilfredo Caraballo is an American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1996-2008, where he represented the 29th legislative district...
, and - Senator Sharpe JamesSharpe JamesSharpe James is a Democratic politician and convicted felon from New Jersey, who served as State Senator for the 29th Legislative District and was 35th Mayor of Newark, New Jersey. James was the second African American Mayor of Newark and served five four-year terms before declining to run for...
External links
- Assemblyman Payne's Legislative Website
- Assembly Member William D. Payne, Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- New Jersey Voter Information Website 2003
- Financial Disclosures From 2000-04
- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure form for 2006 (PDF)
- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure form for 2005 (PDF)
- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure form for 2004 (PDF)