Alfred E. Steele facts for kids

Alfred E. Steele was born on January 22, 1954. He is an American Baptist clergyman, which means he is a religious leader. He is also a Democratic Party politician.

Mr. Steele served in the New Jersey General Assembly starting in 1996. He represented the 35th legislative district. He left his position on September 10, 2007, due to serious issues that came up.

What is the New Jersey General Assembly?

The New Jersey General Assembly is part of the state's government. It is where laws are made for the state of New Jersey. People elected to the Assembly are called "Assembly members." They work to represent the people in their districts.

Alfred Steele's Roles in the Assembly

Alfred Steele held important roles in the Assembly. From 2002, he was the Assembly's Deputy Speaker. This role is like being a helper to the main Speaker. He also served as the Assistant Minority Leader from 1998 to 2001.

Mr. Steele worked on several important committees. He was the Vice Chair of the Regulatory Oversight Committee. This committee checks how rules and laws are being followed. He also served on the Budget Committee, which deals with state money. Another committee he was on was the Law and Public Safety Committee. This group focuses on laws and keeping people safe.

In the past, he led the Assembly's State Government Committee. He also worked on the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee. These committees help make sure that banks and insurance companies follow the rules.

Alfred Steele's Other Public Service

Beyond his work in the Assembly, Alfred Steele served his community in other ways. He was a Chaplain at the Passaic County Jail from 1990 to 1994. A chaplain provides spiritual guidance and support.

He also served on the Paterson City Council. He was both a Councilman and the Council President. The City Council helps make decisions for the city.

Education and Religious Work

Alfred Steele studied at Northeastern Bible College. He earned a Bachelor of Theology degree there. This degree is focused on religious studies. Today, he is the Pastor of Seminary Baptist Church in Paterson, New Jersey.

New Jersey's 35th Legislative District

New Jersey has forty legislative districts. Each district has one representative in the New Jersey Senate. It also has two members in the New Jersey General Assembly.

When Alfred Steele was in office, the other representatives from the 35th Legislative District were:

• Assemblywoman Nellie Pou
• Senator John Girgenti