Chairman
Chairman Brian K. Logan is a retired Newark Police Officer and lifelong Newark resident. He is a graduate of Weequahic High School and currently serves as the Head of Football coach for the high school. Logan is also a Security Supervisor for Delta Global Services. Since 2012, Logan has been serving the Newark Community as a Board Member of Weequahic High School Alumni Association, Board Member of Weequahic High School Father’s Club and Newark South Ward District Leader – 44.
Email: brianlogan0420@gmail.com
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman Imam Daud-Haqq Commissioner Daud-Haqq currently resides in Newark, New Jersey where he stands as the Imaam of the NIA Masjid & Community Center, President of Muslim Outreach for Anti-Violence (MOAV), and an active member of numerous social groups including the Tri-State Imaam’s Council, Newark Imams’ Council, and Muslim Community Leadership Coalition. Today, he is a well-known motivational speaker and Family & Marriage Counselor.
Email: daudhaqq@hotmail.com
Commissioner
Commissioner Linda Washington Commissioner Linda Washington is presently the President of Kretchmer Elderly 2-21A (NHA) for 12 years, just re-elected for an additional three years. She is CEO and Founder of the Kretchmer Mini Resource Center. Where she gives resources to residents such as: food stamps, La Casa Don Pedro (cooling), Social Security, Medical, DMV and County ID’s, rental assistance referrals, legal assistance referrals, food referrals, etc. Previously Office Manager at NCC Resource Center for six years. Linda serves as Secretary to the Essex County Senior Services Advisory Council, member-NJ Transit Advisory Council (CAC), member-Chair, South Ward Strong Talent Show, member-South Ward Environmental Alliance, member-Salvation Army Advisory Board. Ms. Washington has been awarded the Unsung Senior Award, South Ward Community Award and the Gus Heningburg Foundation Award.
Email: lwashington@newarkha.org
Commissioner
Commissioner Patrick Council Commissioner Patrick Council is a consistent and visible leader with over 20 years of administrative experience and advocacy. He has been at the forefront of change and struggle in the City of Newark. His ability to be a unifier and collaboration builder has been critical in connecting community residents and leaders in creating better partnerships and resources for citizens alike. His background as a former educator and board member keeps him dedicated and focused on equity in our educational system and his leadership as a youth and senior organizer has allowed several families to be connected to a wide range of services and programs.
Email: councilp@ci.newark.nj.us
Commissioner
Commissioner Vivian E. Carter Commissioner Vivian E. Carter is a Native Newarker, who is passionate about education and has a deep love of community and the city that nurtured her. A proud Arts High alumni she is a veteran educator who served Newark Public School students of all ages for 40 years, in multiple roles from classroom teacher to math staff developer and coach. Amongst her academic milestones and leadership positions across the city of Newark, she serves as the Ivy Hill Neighborhood Association’s Education Chairwoman.
Commissioner Carter is a proud lifelong member of the historical St. James AME church in Newark, NJ, where she serves as a Trustee and an active member in many ministries. She also is the co-chair of the Friends of Symphony Hall, graduate advisor for Heritage Hall, advisor for GreenLight Fund Greater Newark, a board member of HBCU Greatness and the Love You Girl Foundation. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
A recipient of too many awards to mention, Commissioner Carter most recently received the Community Service Award at Leadership Newark's 24th Anniversary Gala and was recognized as Essex County College’s Outstanding Alumni of 2024.
Show me your ways, O Lord, Guide me in your truth and teach me. (Psalms 25, 4-5). She believes that “ GOD WILL PROVIDE” and that she has been Blessed by GOD to be a Blessing to others.