Bonnie Watson Coleman

Coleman earned her B.A. from Thomas Edison State College in 1985. Her professional experience includes working as assistant commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in 1992, as bureau chief for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in 1980 and as director of the New Jersey Department of Transportation from 1974 to 1980.[2]

Bonnie Watson Coleman did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

Bonnie Watson Coleman did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Bonnie Watson Coleman did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Bonnie Watson Coleman did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

The following issues were listed on Coleman's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Job Creation: Americans are still in the process of recovering from the recession, and while it may take some time before American optimism in the economy returns, creation of opportunities for economic prosperity is more important than ever. Bonnie Watson Coleman believes in the greatness of our nation. She also believes that fixing the economy should be a bipartisan effort and that there are many issues on which to find common ground.

Education: Bonnie Watson Coleman is committed to providing every child with the opportunity to receive a quality education. Our children should love learning. To create a safe and engaging environment that encourages critical thinking, schools and families need support. Bonnie Watson Coleman is a strong advocate for our public school system. She believes in the guarantee of equal education to all children and the diversity that is promoted by public schools. Bonnie Watson Coleman believes that a strong public school system is critical to the United States maintaining its high standard of education. Bonnie Watson Coleman recognizes that while charter schools may serve specific niches and limited purposes, they should not be a replacement for the public school system.

Energy & Environment: Reducing our fossil fuel dependence will make America a stronger, safer place to live. Whether it is open space and farmland preservation, protecting natural wildlife habitats, or holding polluters accountable for their carbon footprint, Bonnie Watson Coleman is putting the environment first.

Gun Violence: Stories of gun violence are palpable in every community and there are no borders. As a society, we must do more to change the story by passing stronger gun control laws.

Health Care: Bonnie Watson Coleman understands that health care is a basic need. Prior to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans were deprived of the ability to obtain quality and affordable health care.

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—Bonnie Watson Coleman's campaign website, http://www.bonnieforcongress.com/issues