Amina Bey

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City Council Member, Central Ward

Newark, New Jersey

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Most recent race: Newark City Council Central Ward
Party: No Party Preference
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Current role: City Council Member, Central Ward

Amina Bey is the incumbent council member for Newark's Central Ward, having won a special election on November 4, 2025. She is the first Muslim elected to the Newark Municipal Council. A lifelong resident of Newark, Bey has a background in the public and non-profit sectors, focusing on social services, workforce development, and nonprofit management. She has served as the Executive Director of Newark Emergency Services for Families (NESF) since 2019. Previously, she was the Executive Director of the Newark Workforce Development Board and worked for Essex County for 15 years in workforce development and social service programs. Bey earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Stockton University and a Master's in Public Administration from Rutgers University–Newark.

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Government Transparency & Accountability
Housing & Development

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