PROGRESS 2014 - Ken McDaniel - City Councilman At-Large

Municipal Council Information on the Honorable Kenneth D. McDaniel II, City Council Vice President 

In May of 2012 Ken McDaniel was elected to a partial City Council term, completing the balance of the term began by Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly who was elected to the City Council in May of 2010.  In July of 2013 Councilman McDaniel was elected as City Council Vice President.  As of this writing, Paterson City Council Vice, Ken McDaniel, has been a member of the Paterson Municipal Council for approximately 20 months.

Legislation:

 Ordinances and Resolutions sponsored, introduced and/or supported by Councilman McDaniel:

• Ordinance Regulating and Preventing Certain Firearms from Use and Possession in the Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of Paterson ----- to protect our children, residents and visitors from dangers associated with CO2 firearms and replicas.  
• Ordinance Amending Sec 435-10 & 435-17 Addressing Inspection Fees for Sidewalk and Curb Repair ----- eliminating the unjust financial burden of the taxpayer to pay exorbitant inspection fees when making appropriate repairs to City sidewalks. 
• Ordinance Addressing Housing-Property Maintenance for Vacant Buildings ----- addressing the registration of vacant buildings within the City, establishing registration requirements, registration renewal fees, violations and penalties. 
• Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 77 of the Code of Paterson, Entitled Personnel Policies ----- to bar payments to elected officials for unused sick days and unused vacation days. 
• Resolution Opposing the Threatened Closure of the North Jersey Developmental Center ------ whereas the State saw fit to close NJDC, understanding the unfortunate loss of vital services in our area and a significant loss in jobs for Paterson residents, McDaniel helped to introduce a resolution opposing the State’s action.
• Resolution Urging the New Jersey State Legislature to Enact the Passage of Bill A3509/S2479, Establishing Tuition Equality - The DREAM Act ----- this bill allows all students who attended high school in New Jersey for at least three years, and graduated or received an equivalent degree to apply for in-state rates at New Jersey’s public institutions of higher education in addition to state financial aid regardless of immigration status, and, requires qualifying "Dreamers" to file affidavits that they intend to normalize their immigration status. This act will be a major financial and educational benefit to many Paterson students and families.
• Resolution Declaring Violence as a Public Health Crisis ----- to explore funding and grant opportunities that may be made possible through the Youth PROMISE Act for the implementation of programs to prevent violence through the development of customized intervention strategies to effectively address the specific needs of communities that struggle with violence.
• Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 81 of the Paterson Code, Entitled “Police Division” To Create the Category of “Special Police – Class One” ----- to train and utilize special police officer that may offset certain police duties and authorities in emergency and non-emergency situations. Thereby broadening the overall police presence and authority in the City of Paterson. {Ordinance Currently in Committee} 
• Ordinance Designating Hinchliffe Stadium as a Municipal Historic Site ----- added 186-219 Maple St. aka Hinchliffe Stadium to the Municipal list of Historic Landmarks.
• Ordinance Authorizing a Reduction in Salaries for Members of the Municipal Council for the Failure to Attend All Scheduled Meetings of the Council Without Proper Notice ----- encourages City Council members to meet all meeting obligations and imposes financial penalties for failure to do so.
• Resolution Demanding Repayment from former Mayor Jose Torres ----- for payments received from unused vacation time and unused sick time. 
• Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Planning Grant ----- for a survey inventory and integrity assessment of the proposed Dublin Historic District and Grand Street Corridor.
• Resolution Designating East 18th St. between 12th Ave. and Hamilton Ave to also be known as Rev. Dr. Albert Prince Rowe Square ----- honoring Rev. Dr. Albert Prince Rowe’s 44 years of Pastoral service at Calvary Baptist Church in Paterson, NJ.
• Resolution Honoring the Bronze Shield of Passaic County ----- giving honor to the local minority law enforcement officers’ organization for their valuable contributions to our community.
• Resolution Designating Van Houten St, between Main Street and Curtis Place to also be known as Jalalabad St. ----- paying homage to Paterson’s growing Bengali community.
• Ordinance Establishing Taxi Stands in Various Locations in Paterson ----- creating a means of convenience, public safety and control for taxi service providers and users. 
• Ordinance Establishing the Sandy Hill Special Improvement District ----- to foster economic growth, increased commerce, public safety and a cleaner community.
• Ordinance Amending and Supplementing the Paterson Code to Address the Exemption of Improvements to Real Property from Taxation in Accordance with the Economic Opportunity Act of 2013 ---- to expand economic development incentive programs administered by the State of New Jersey’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) in order to attract and retain business and to further the overarching goal of creating and retaining jobs in the City of Paterson.
• Ordinance Appropriating Capital Surplus for the Acquisition of Street Sweepers, Financial Record-keeping Software and Computer Systems ----- replacing outdated equipment with much needed modern technology.
• Resolution Honoring Jahmier Wilson, 10 Year-Old Founder of Kids of Incarcerated Parents, with the W.E.B. Dubois Award ----- as part of the City of Paterson’s Black History Month Program.

Work In Progress:

• Working with the Passaic County Constables in an effort to broaden and improve special services offered by the association.
• Working with the Legal Department, the City Clerk’s Office and Councilman Tavares to update the way the City issues public notices, in an effort to increase public awareness and encourage citizens to participate in local government. 
• Working to implement and sustain Special Improvement Districts (SID) throughout the City.
• Supporting the upgrading of software and computer systems within departments throughout the City. 
• Assisting residents with the property tax appeal process.
• Drafted Resolution designed to update and enhance the standard procedures used for honorary re-naming of streets and other public places.
• Drafted an Ordinance addressing the commercial hours of operation for late night businesses.
• Urging the Administration and Department of Public Works to aggressively attack our current pothole problem in Paterson.
• Researching the pros and cons of Energy Aggregation Programs for the City of Paterson.
• Working with residents and homeowners within the designated flood zone and the North Side Property Buyback Program.
• Supporting Paterson’s new Recycling efforts through the newly established Recycling Commission.
• Meeting with Board of Education Commissioners, addressing matters of significance to the citizens of Paterson - Recreation, the Hinchliffe Stadium Revitalization and Renovation Project, Student / Public Safety, Taxation, etc...
• Assisting the Office of Emergency Management with proactive Public Safety Announcements.
• Advising the administration to institute a late night for the Tax Office to better serve constituents who require access to the office during evening hours.
• Participating with numerous community organizations through donations, strategic planning, information sharing and other means. 
• Jumpstart Productions, Boys Leadership Summit, Girls Leadership Summit, BROTHERS of Paterson, Inc., Hillcrest Neighborhood Association, 6th Ward Neighborhood Association, Block Watch Associations, Paterson Community Police Unit, Habitat for Humanities, First Ward CDC, Team Charity, Safe Street Community Workshop, Habitat for Humanities, Girl Scouts of America, Fourth and Inches Foundation, Banglabesh National Marty’s Day, and many others.
• Assisting with the expansion of opportunities for prospective taxi business operators.

Community and Constituent Services:

First Ward

• Working with the First Ward CDC addressing matters pertaining to the designated flood zone, the North Side Buyback Program and other relevant concerns.
• Participating with the Habitat for Humanity Homeowners Association - currently a member of the organization.
• Promoting Paterson’s recycling program.
• Participating in the grassroots Stop the Violence Movement in an attempt to address crime and violence primarily occurring in Paterson’s First and Fourth Wards. A member of the Street Keepers.
• Working with Paterson Cease Fire to address violence in Paterson. Helped to write the resolution designating Violence as a Public Health Crisis.
• Supporting the Safe Streets Community Workshop and its initiatives designed to promote public safety in Paterson.

Second Ward

• Participating with members of the Hillcrest Neighborhood Association to address concerns related to quality of life, safety and other concerns.
• Rectified traffic safety concerns collaborating with 2nd Ward Residents, 1st Ward Residents, the Legal Department, the City’s Traffic Engineer, the Public Safety Director and Councilman of the 2nd Ward, Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman .
• Promoting Paterson’s recycling program.
• Established the first Block Watch Association in the City of Paterson via the Paterson Police Department’s Community Policing Unit. 
• Supporting several economic growth and business opportunities in South Paterson. 

Third Ward

• Assisting with the furtherance of Paterson’s citywide recycling program.
• Assisting citizens with landlord-tenant issues. 
• Helping residents receive better service from the City, including but not limited to better police response times, road repair, clean-up of litter, customer service at City Hall, etc...

Fourth Ward

• Working with the courts, police, Board of Health, Department of Public Works and Councilwoman of the 4th Ward, Ruby Cotton; tackling issues related to abandoned/vacant properties (alleged drug use/dealing, children playing with fire, squatters, prostitution, vandalism, unmanaged property, etc…)  
• Participating in the grassroots Stop the Violence Movement in an attempt to address crime and violence primarily occurring in Paterson’s First and Fourth Wards.
• Supporting the Safe Streets Community Workshop and its initiatives designed to promote public safety in Paterson.
• Assisting with the furtherance of Paterson’s citywide recycling program.
• Working with Paterson Cease Fire to address violence in Paterson and to adapt the Violence as a Public Health Crisis resolution.
• Supported the resolution to designate a portion of Auburn Street as Freedom Boulevard. 

Fifth Ward

• Working with the principals of the proposed Sandy Hill Special Improvement District to craft a SID structure that will foster public safety and encourage economic development in Paterson.
• Working with the Business Administrator, police, Department of Public Works and Councilman of the 5th Ward, Julio Tavares; addressing issues related to abandoned/vacant properties (alleged drug use/dealing, prostitution, vandalism, unmanaged property, etc…)  
• Promoting the citywide recycling program.
• Assisting residents with quality of life issues, specifically addressing abandoned properties and related disruptions caused in part by property owners' failure to maintain their properties; combating drug use, prostitution, noise pollution, litter, etc...
• Promoting the Block Watch Program through Paterson Police Department's Community Policing Unit.
• Working with Paterson Cease Fire to address violence in Paterson and to adapt the Violence as a Public Health Crisis resolution.

Sixth Ward

• Promoting the Block Watch Program; attending various Block Association meetings addressing the importance of neighbors helping neighbors and citizens working with the police to create a better Paterson.
• Assisting with the furtherance of Paterson’s City-wide Recycling program. 
• Attending Neighborhood Association meetings and addressing various constituent concerns including but not limited to quality of life issues, public safety, and economic development.

Community Involvement - Organizational Membership & Participation:

• BAND Against Neighborhood Destruction - Founding member and first chairperson 
• B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. of Paterson, Inc. - Member and spokesperson
• Hillcrest Neighborhood Association - Member
• Put Down the Guns and Stop the Violence Movement - Providing planning and financial support for the furtherance of the goals espoused by the collective consortium of Paterson grassroots organizations  
• Elberon Block Watch Association - Organizer and Block Captain
• Blame It On The Alcohol – Theatrical Presentation – Jumpstart Productions  
• Hispanic Multi-Purpose Center – President of the Board of Directors  
• Family Day in the Fourth Ward  

Programs Sponsored, Coordinated and/or Participated In:

• Back-to-School Backpack Give Away along with Team HOPE, Bronze Shield & Masonic Temple Lodge #51
• Day of the Babies with BROTHERS and Nation of Gods and Earths
• Clothing Drive and Give Away with Grace Gospel Church Youth Group
• Annual Coat Drive and Give Away with School Board Commissioner Corey Teague
• Free & Safe Halloween programs/parties for Paterson children with Councilwoman Ruby Cotton
• Family Day In The Fourth Ward with Councilwoman Ruby Cotton and BAND
• Boy’s Leadership Summit seminar presenter through School Board Commissioner Kenneth Simmons
• Annual Winter clothing Give Aways for Fourth and Inches Foundation and the Girl Scouts 
• Unsung Community Heroes Program with Do It 4 Love Foundation 
• Annual Winter Holiday Program Give Aways of full/complete Thanksgiving Dinners and Christmas Gifts with BROTHERS of Paterson, Inc...
• Annual Winter Holiday Program Give Aways of full/complete Thanksgiving Dinners and Christmas Gifts via Paterson Policeman’s Benevolence Association (PBA)
• African Heritage Parade Committee - organizing/planning, financial contributions, advertising and marketing, master of ceremonies   
• Blanket Drive and Give Away to less fortunate and homeless individuals with Seminary Baptist Church, YSB, Teens to be Heard and the Chill Youth Group

Municipal Council Committees:

• Department of Public Works Committee 
• Public Safety Committee
• Street Re-naming Sub-Committee
• Planning Board (Council Liaison) 
• Education Committee (Chair / Council Liaison)
• Community Development Committee (Vice-Chair)
• Municipal Services / Statutory Agencies Committee (Vice Chair)
• Youth Services Committee

Videos and Other Information on the Internet from City Councilman Ken McDaniel

• Keeping Paterson Children Safe:
  • http://mcdaniel4paterson.blogspot.com/ 
• Basic Disaster Preparedness Video:
  • http://youtu.be/Cram41CDcUE 
  • https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0DpBVwDwVKEbEg4QmVvV05BNlE/edit 
• BROTHERS Holiday Basket Give Away in Paterson:
  • http://youtu.be/VXfze6FcWAU 
• City of We:
  • http://youtu.be/D1RJg9ph48M   
• Boys Leadership Summit:
  • http://youtu.be/A8W09TG-GKc 
• Teen Summit:
  • http://youtu.be/cxGbSvCm0Fk 
• BROTHERS of Paterson Holiday Give Away:
  • http://youtu.be/PE2Mx_JFFB4 
• Band Against Neighborhood Destruction National Night Out:
  • http://youtu.be/IQ5tuYCk4LQ 
• BROTHERS Community Festival:
  • http://youtu.be/1Xg4v4cuM_M 
• Education Award:
  • http://youtu.be/kEIHn8txVLo 
• Paterson Municipal Council 2014 Black History Honors: 
  • https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200387817656821&set=a.1111270240756.14947.1796890468&type=1&theater 
  • http://mcdaniel4paterson.blogspot.com/2014/03/saturday-february-1-2014-black-history_14.html 
• Supporting Academic Progress In Paterson
  • http://mcdaniel4paterson.blogspot.com/2014/03/ken-mcdaniel-supporting-academic.html 

Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see the progress.   

 -- 1st Timothy 4:15 –

Professional Resume for Kenneth D. McDaniel II, Councilman At-Large

Experienced public administrator with a strong background in logistics and operational management

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 20 years of involvement in youth and community advocacy programs, including counseling, municipal governance, school administration and juvenile justice programs.
• Advanced degrees and graduate certificates;
• Counseling, Instruction and Administrative certificates.
• Exceptionally skillful at managing projects and tailoring programs to meet specific objectives.
• Proven track record in fair and objective problem-solving, mediation and conflict resolution.
• High rate of prevention and intervention success with youth of all grade levels.
• Effective speaker/educator; adept at stimulating interest and getting messages across.
• Ability to gain trust of individuals through leadership, understanding and execution of plan.
• Detail-oriented when organizing responsibilities, writing reports and delivering presentations.
• Dedicated to assisting constituents, children and families by marshaling resources to achieve desired goals.

EDUCATION

Doctorate of Education Administration - 8/2004 – GPA 3.5  

Madison University – Gulfport, MS

Master of Arts in Administrative Science - 5/2001 - GPA 3.7

Graduate Certificate in Public Management - 3/2000 - GPA 4.0

Graduate Certificate in Law and Public Safety Administration - 12/2000 – GPA 3.5

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Teaneck, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - 5/1993 - GPA 3.5

Bloomfield College - Bloomfield, NJ

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

City of Paterson – Paterson, NJ - 6/2012 – present 

City Councilman At-Large: (Currently City Council Vice President)

• Overseeing, reviewing and approving/denying aspects of municipal fiscal management.
• Constituent services
• Developing, reviewing, revising, introducing,  and sponsoring municipal legislation.
• Committee Memberships include: Public Safety, Community Development, Planning Board, Education, Youth Services, Municipal & Statutory Services, and Department of Public Works.

City of Paterson – Paterson, NJ - 11/2010 – 6/2012 

Planning Board Commissioner:

• Analyzed, consulted and studied the City’s Master Plan.
• Accepted testimony from petitioners requesting variances, conditional building usage, and construction plan approvals in the municipality…   

Passaic County Educational Services Commission – Wayne, NJ - 9/2006 – Present 

Principal: (High School Credit Recovery program)

• Managing, supervising, coordinating and overseeing the High School Credit Recovery Program.
• Planning, implementing and overseeing all aspects of school operations.
• Conducting staff observations and evaluations.
• Creating, updating and implementing school policies and procedures. 
• Fiscal management, budgeting and purchasing.

Passaic County Technical Institute – Wayne, NJ - 7/2005 – Present

Assistant Principal:

• Supervising administrators, teachers, support personnel, security personnel and other staff members.
• Managing, coordinating and overseeing specific departments, special programs and staff.
• Conducting staff observations and evaluations.
• Planning, implementing and overseeing various aspects of school operations.
• Creating, updating, implementing and enforcing school policies and procedures. 
• Preparing, submitting, monitoring and administering departmental budgets.
• Supervising, coordinating and managing all aspects of student discipline, attendance and transportation.
• Facilitating the District’s Anti-Bullying programs and efforts.

Paterson Public Schools – Paterson, NJ - 1/2003 – 6/2005 

Vice Principal:

• Organized all school-based instructional and extra-curricular programs.
• Provided active leadership and management in all essential aspects of school operations.
• Conducted professional staff-development training and workshops.
• Interpreted, implemented and enforced Board of Education policies and administrative regulations.
• Developed, coordinated and supervised numerous special activities and programs.
• Observed, evaluated and supervised all school personnel.
• Developed the day-to-day schedule under which the entire school operated.
• Created, updated and implemented school policies and procedures. 

Paterson Public Schools – Paterson, NJ - 1/2001 – 12/2002 

Substance Awareness Coordinator / Intervention Specialist

• Assessed needs; developed and implemented staff training on effective methods of prevention, intervention and redirection of at-risk youth.
• Coordinated all aspects of the District’s Substance Awareness Program.
• Utilized communication skills to forge team approach with students, families, treatment facilities, juvenile justice officials, social service agencies, law enforcement and educators.
• Worked with at-risk youth using various motivational and behavior modification techniques to promote self-esteem and a desire to succeed in educational pursuits.

State of New Jersey Judiciary / Passaic County Probation Division - Paterson, NJ - 1/1999 – 1/2001

Probation Officer

• Assessed individual needs, counseled probationers and made appropriate referrals to address concerns.
• Monitored compliance with court orders and assisted with assuring favorable outcomes.
• Filed and presented Violation of Probation motions before Superior Court Judges; submitted recommendations for intervention and/or custodial sentencing.
• Served as a Team Leader for the Paterson Village Initiative; a consortium of education, law enforcement, clergy, social service agencies, community leaders, and medical professionals dedicated to assisting youth by sharing expertise and resources.

YMCA at Berkley Elementary School, Montclair, NJ - 1/1998 – 6/1998 

Site Director

• Managed school-based extracurricular, aftercare program.
• Developed, implemented and supervised educational and recreational activities.
• Utilized leadership abilities to gain cooperation and create an atmosphere conducive to academic achievement, structured recreation and community building among parents, staff and students:
• Mediated disputes, resolved disciplinary issues and executed administrative directives.

ITT Federal Services, Edison Job Corps, Edison, NJ - 9/1996 – 12/1997

Placement Specialist

• Provided instruction and professional assistance in all aspects of job search and placement; including personal presentation, resume writing and interviewing skills.
• Managed a caseload of program enrollees, monitored post-placement progress and assisted with the pursuit of personal and career aspirations.
• Conducted public relations for the Placement and Outreach Department.

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ - 8/1994 – 12/1996

Assistant Director for Student Support Services (a grant funded, independent program)

• Coordinated staff responsible for assisting students. Designed programs to meet specific client objectives.
• Managed an independent consulting firm involved in assisting institutions with intervention programs for at-risk students:
• Supervised a staff of over twenty-five mentors, counselors, educators and support personnel.

State of New Jersey Judiciary, Passaic County Probation, Paterson, NJ - 6/1993 – 9/1996

Investigator of Probation / Probation Officer

• Supervised probationers and monitored compliance with court mandates.
• Managed/Supervised cases involving New Jersey Child Support Law, punitive sanctions, offender supervision and court-ordered collections.
• Coordinated and supervised special community service projects in addition to a myriad of scheduled duties.

CERTIFICATES / TRAINING / AWARDS / ACTIVITIES

• 2014 Leadership and Community Collaboration Award Recipient 
• Board of Directors President – Hispanic Multi-Purpose Service Center, 11/2013
• Excellence in Education Award – Passaic County African American Women 100 Plus, 3/2012 
• Committee Member - NJ Council on Juvenile Justice System Improvement, 9/2008
• School Superintendent Certificate of Eligibility - State of New Jersey Department of Education, 11/2005
• Board Member – Passaic County Advisory Committee on Minority Concerns, 8/2005
• Adjunct Lecturer – Bloomfield College, 9/2004
• Hall of Fame Inductee – Passaic County Technical Institute, 5/2004
• Keynote Speaker – Division of Youth and Family Services - Aging Out Program Awards Dinner 12/2003
• Licensed Real Estate Agent - New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance 8/2003
• Citation of Commendation - State of New Jersey General Assembly 4/2003
• Domestic Violence Response Team Member - Paterson Police Department 2/2003
• Active Member – Association of Student Assistance Professionals of New Jersey 1/2003
• Substance Awareness Coordinator Certification - State of New Jersey Department of Education 4/2002
• Certified Chemical Dependency Associate - Addictions Professionals Certification Board of NJ 3/2002
• Certified Instructor of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute 1/2002
• Certified Criminal Justice Counselor - Addictions Professionals Certification Board of NJ 9/2001
• Substitute Teacher Certificate - State of New Jersey Department of Education 9/2001
• Certificate in Street Gang Awareness - New Jersey State Police 4/2000
• Entrepreneurial Training Program Graduate - Paterson Division of Economic Development 10/1998
• Associate Member – New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Association 5/1997
• Outstanding Young Americans Award - O.Y.A. Awards Selection Committee 8/1996
• Notary Public - State of New Jersey Notary Public Commission 3/1996
• Certificate in Mediation and Conciliation - New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts 12/1995 

References for City Councilman At-Large, Kenneth D. McDaniel II

Professional

Dawn Moody, Assistant Chief of Probation

New Jersey Judiciary - Passaic Vicinage

55 Dale Avenue Paterson, NJ 07505

Community

Reverend Randall M. Lassiter

Calvary Baptist Church

Executive Assistant to the President

Passaic County Community College

1 College Blvd.

Paterson, NJ 07505

Education

Joseph Fulmore, PhD. Assistant Superintendent (retired)

Paterson Public Schools

80 Delaware Avenue

Paterson, NJ 07504

Personal

Alonzo Moody, Director (Retired)

Paterson Youth Services Bureau

Former Deputy Mayor, City of Paterson, NJ

Former Board Commissioner, Paterson Board of Education

Paterson, NJ 07501