Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman (February 6, 1945) is an American Democratic Party politician, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 1998, where she represents the 15th legislative district. [http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/BIO.asp?Leg=180 Assemblywoman Watson Colemans's legislative web page] , New Jersey Legislature. Accessed February 20, 2008.]

Watson Coleman has served as the Majority Leader of the Assembly since 2006. She serves in the Assembly on the Legislative Services commission. She had previously served on the Appropriations Committee (as Chairwoman from 2002-2006), the Budget Committee, and the Joint Budget Oversight Committee.

Watson Coleman served as New Jersey Democratic State Chairwoman from 2002-2006. She served on the Governing Boards Association of State Colleges from 1987-1998 and as its chair from 1991-1993. Watson Coleman was a member of the Ewing Township Planning Board from 1996-1997. She was a member of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Board of Trustees from 1981-1998 and was its chair from 1990-1991.

In 1974, she established the first Office of Civil Rights, Contract Compliance and Affirmative Action, in the New Jersey Department of Transportation and remained the Director of that office for six years. In 1980, Watson Coleman joined the Department of Community Affairs, where she held a number of positions including, Assistant Commissioner, responsible for Aging, Community Resources, Public Guardian and Women Divisions.

Watson Coleman became the first African American woman to lead the State party when she was elected Chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, on February 4, 2002.

Watson Coleman received a B.A. from Thomas Edison State College in 1985, and attended Rutgers University. Born in Camden, she currently resides in Ewing Township. [ [http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=24799 Assembly Member Bonnie Watson Coleman] , Project Vote Smart. Accessed August 10, 2007.] She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Fact|date=April 2008

District 15

Each of the forty districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the New Jersey Senate and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly. The other representatives from the 15th District for the 2008-2009 Legislative Session are:
*Senator Shirley Turner, and
*Assemblyman Reed Gusciora

References

External links

* [http://www.bonniewatsoncoleman.com Assemblywoman Watson Colemans's Campaign Website]
* [http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/BIO.asp?Leg=180 Assemblywoman Watson Colemans's legislative web page] , New Jersey Legislature
*"New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure forms"
** [http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/ethics/FinancialDisclosure/WatsonColemanB2007.pdf 2007] [http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/ethics/FinancialDisclosure/WatsonColemanB2006.pdf 2006] [http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/ethics/FinancialDisclosure/WatsonColemanB2005.pdf 2005] [http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/ethics/FinancialDisclosure/WatsonColemanB2004.pdf 2004]
* [http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=24799 Assembly Member Bonnie Watson Coleman] , Project Vote Smart
* [http://www.njvoterinfo.org/cb/watsoncol.html New Jersey Voter Information Website 2003]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • 15th Legislative District (New Jersey) — New Jersey s 15th Legislative district New Jersey State Senator Shirley Turner (D) …   Wikipedia

  • List of Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters — The list of Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters (commonly referred to as AKAs cite web |url=http://aka1908.com/centennial/pdf/quickfacts pdf.pdf | format=PDF| title=AKA Quick Facts |publisher=Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated| format=PDF |accessdate …   Wikipedia

  • Universidad Estatal Thomas Edison — Este artículo o sección necesita referencias que aparezcan en una publicación acreditada, como revistas especializadas, monografías, prensa diaria o páginas de Internet fidedignas. Puedes añadirlas así o avisar …   Wikipedia Español

  • Campaña presidencial de Hillary Clinton de 2008 — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Hillary Clinton Secretaría de Estado …   Wikipedia Español

  • New Jersey General Assembly, 2006–2008 term — The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of New Jersey Legislature. The following is the roster and leadership positions for the 2006 2008 term. The term began on January 10, 2006 and will end on January 10, 2008. This assembly was… …   Wikipedia

  • New Jersey General Assembly, 2008-2010 term — The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. The following is the expected roster and leadership positions for the 2008 2010 term (pending election certification). The term will begin on January 10, 2008 and… …   Wikipedia

  • New Jersey General Assembly, 2008–2010 term — The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. The following is the expected roster and leadership positions for the 2008–2010 term (pending election certification). The term will begin on January 10, 2008 and… …   Wikipedia

  • Thomas Edison State College — Infobox University name = Thomas Edison State College established = 1972 type = Public president= Dr. George A. Pruitt city = Trenton state = New Jersey country = USA undergrad = 12,729 postgrad = 444 campus = Urban colors = Burgundy and white… …   Wikipedia

  • Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey — For the municipality of the same name in Cumberland County, see Lawrence Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Lawrence Township, New Jersey   Township   …   Wikipedia

  • New Jersey Legislature — 214th New Jersey Legislature Type Type Bicameral …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”