Senator Troy Singleton: A Life Devoted to Public Service
Senator Troy Singleton is a public servant, a politician, and a policy maker who has dedicated his life to serving the people of New Jersey. From his humble beginnings to his rise to the highest levels of management in the New Jersey Legislature, Senator Singleton has proven time and time again his talent for assessing, developing, and implementing clear and pragmatic responses to major public policy challenges.
Early Life and Career
Senator Singleton graduated with a degree in business administration and finance from Rowan University. He began his career as Legislative Director for New Jersey Assemblymen Herb Conaway and Jack Conners in the district he would come to represent. He was then honored to serve as Deputy Executive Director of the New Jersey General Assembly Majority Office and Chief of Staff under the highly respected Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts, Jr.
Rapid Rise to Power
In 2011, Senator Singleton was elected to his first term in the New Jersey General Assembly, representing the over 220,000 residents of the 7th Legislative District. He quickly became known for his hard work, dedication, and his ability to get things done. It was not long before he was elected to the New Jersey State Senate in November 2017, where he currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, Vice Chairman of the Senate Economic Growth Committee, and as a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, and Judiciary Committee.
Public Policy Accomplishments
During his time serving in the legislature, Senator Singleton had a significant number of proposals signed into law. His primary focus is on job creation, economic development, domestic violence prevention and expanding educational opportunities for the children of the state of New Jersey. He has worked tirelessly to ensure that every person in the state of New Jersey has access to the resources they need to succeed in life. His dedication to his constituents has earned him numerous awards for his public service and legislative acumen from business, education civic, labor and non-profit organizations.
Personal Life and Community Involvement
Senator Singleton is not just a public figure, he is also a devoted husband and father of three who has long included personal involvement in his community as an essential component of his life. He is a past trustee at Rowan University, a past board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Camden County, New Jersey Council for the Humanities, the Burlington County Library Foundation, and the Garden States Arts Foundation. He also previously served as a Commissioner of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, a member of the VFW Post #3020 Men’s Auxiliary, the Trenton Civilian Emergency Response Team, volunteer coach with the Pennsauken Youth Athletic Association and Chairman of the Burlington County Bridge Commission. Senator Singleton currently serves on the Rand Institute Advisory Board, as Co-Chair of New Leaders Council New Jersey, as an Advisory Board member for Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County and Greater Trenton-Princeton, and is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc and Shekinah Lodge #32 F & A M Prince Hall Affiliated.
We Honor Troy's Character & Community Commitment
Senator Troy Singleton is a rare breed of politician, one who truly believes in serving the people of his community. His hard work, dedication, and ability to get things done have earned him a reputation as one of the most effective legislators in the state of New Jersey. His focus on job creation, economic development, domestic violence prevention and expanding educational opportunities for the children of the state of New Jersey has made a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals. Senator Singleton's life is a testament to the fact that public service can make a difference in people's lives, and that anyone can make a positive impact on their community if they are willing to work hard and stay dedicated to their cause. Join us for another SPONSORED EVENT by Senator Troy Singleton The 6th Annual Melanin Market Saturday, March.26th at The Kennedy Center 429 Willingboro Nj 08046 ! Get Your Tickets and We Hope To See You All There ! https://www.themelaninmarket.com/event-details/6th-year-annual-melanin-market-kennedy-center-willingboro-nj
