MEET
Assemblywoman
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others” Martin Luther King, Jr.
Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson is a proud product of the Trenton public school system. She holds advanced degrees from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) and a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. Her career as a social worker, combined with a steadfast commitment to public service, led her to be elected as East Ward Councilwoman, where she became the first African American woman to serve in that role. She also served as Council Vice President, where she helped legislate laws for the City of Trenton.
Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson proudly served for seven and a half years on the City Council before being elected to fill a vacant seat in the New Jersey Assembly representing the 15th Legislative District. She is currently serving her fourth term in the Assembly and has ascended to senior leadership, where she serves as Constituent Outreach Chair, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Schools, and Vice Chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Additionally, she is a member of the Assembly Budget Committee, the Assembly Children, Families, and Food Security Committee, and the Joint Committee on Economic Justice and Equal Employment.
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The Assemblywoman also serves as a Commissioner on the State of New Jersey Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and the Amistad Commission. She is the Vice Chair of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus. Since graduating from college, she has continued her education through programs with the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority and Rutgers University. She currently teaches public policy at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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For over 10 years, Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson has remained committed to public service and dedicated to serving her constituents. She has found great satisfaction in working with diverse populations, including her neighbors, the homeless, the elderly, children, and people with disabilities. Her efforts have focused on championing social justice causes, supporting minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses, improving access to quality healthcare, safeguarding the environment, and creating pathways for student success.
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson resides in the City of Trenton with her wonderful husband, Lorenzo Jackson.
MY MISSION
Equity and Opportunity for All
Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson's mission is to create a New Jersey that works for everyone. She believes that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. Reynolds-Jackson is committed to promoting policies that promote equity and justice, and is dedicated to fighting for the rights of all New Jerseyans. Join her in creating a brighter future for our state.