

"Moving Our
Community Forward"
"Moving Our
Community Forward"

ABOUT
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WILLIAM MICHAEL BARBEE
I am William Michael Barbee. For over twenty years, I have been a resident of the Township of West Orange. On November 8, 2022, I am seeking your support and endorsement for a seat on the Township of West Orange Council. I am a published author with a long history of public service, a business owner with real estate investments and an advocate for the mental and behavioral health communities. It is my hope to advocate for a better quality of life, fair and equitable taxes, bring transparency in government, promote economic and small business development, protect green spaces, and become a
voice and ally for our diverse community.

I'M RUNNING FOR COUNCIL TO:
Analyze Property Taxes
Promote Economic and Small Business Prosperity
Expand Government Transparency
Protect & Preserve Our Environment
Advocate and Protect the Rights of our Mentally Ill, Disabled, and Senior Citizens
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EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCED BUSINESS OWNER
MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE
PHILANTHROPIST
PUBLIC SPEAKER
AUTHOR
FILMMAKER
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION OF THE ORANGES
YMCA OF NEWARK & VICINITY
SALVATION ARMY
MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM AACC
AIRMID FOUNDATION
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RECIPIENT​
2021 NAACP Business Award
2020 West Orange Human Relations Commission Award
2019 Erasing The Stigma Leadership Award
2019 East Orange Rotary Club Business Award
2019 Love You Girl Foundation Inspirational Award
2017 Save Our Nations Dream Maker Award
2016 Mental Health Association Gala Honoree
2015 State of NJ Div. of Child Protection and Permanency Making A Difference Award
2013 Phi Delta Kappa Citation Award
2013 New Jersey Governor's Council Ambassador Award
2007 Essex County Freeholder's Entrepreneur of the Year Award
2005 East Orange Fraternal Order of Police Award
