Reginald Atkins

Political Party: Democratic

District: Legislative District 20

Residence: Roselle, New Jersey

Counties Represented: Union County

Reginald W. Atkins was born on December 25, 1967. He is a Reverend and businessman who has dedicated his career to both spiritual leadership and public service. At age 28, he became the Senior Pastor and Founder of Zion Family Worship Center Church. Professionally, he serves as a Senior Manager/Director, with experience in the technology and communications sectors.

Atkins is married to Dr. Cynthia Atkins.

Political Experience

Atkins has an extensive background in local government spanning over a decade:

• Roselle Board of Education: Served as a member for eight years and held the position of President in 2007 and 2016
• Roselle City Council: Served as Councilman-at-large from 2016 to 2019 and as Council President in 2018-2019. He made history in 2015 when, at age 46, he was elected as the first minister to serve as a Councilman with 70% of the vote
• Mayor of Roselle: Served from 2020 to 2021
• New Jersey State Assembly: First elected in 2021 to represent Legislative District 20, which includes the municipalities of Elizabeth, Hillside, Roselle, and Union Township. He serves alongside Assemblywoman Annette Quijano

Notable Achievements and Current Positions

As a state legislator, Atkins holds significant committee positions:

• Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations
• Vice Chair of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education
• Member of the Assembly Committee on Aging and Human Services

During his tenure in local government, Atkins helped implement policies focused on reducing crime, improving quality of life, increasing fiscal accountability, growing regional infrastructure, and advancing the local economy. He has also been actively involved in community service, organizing events that provided free school supplies to students, groceries to seniors, and access to COVID-19 testing for residents.