Sharpe James
 Sharpe James (born February 20 1936) is a Democratic politician from New Jersey who served as State Senator for the 29th Legislative District and was 35th Mayor of Newark New Jersey. James was the second African American Mayor of Newark and served five four-year terms before declining to run for re-election. From June 1999 until July 2006 James simultaneously served as Mayor of Newark and New Jersey State Senator.