William H. Hicks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
| In office January 11, 1972 – January 13, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Hirkala Joseph F. Scancarella |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Fava |
| Constituency | District 14B (1972–1974) 35th District (1974–1976) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1925 Littleton, North Carolina |
| Died | September 3, 1987 (aged 62) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Paterson, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | William Paterson College (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
William Henry Hicks (August 27, 1925 – September 3, 1987) was an American Democratic Party politician. He served in the New Jersey General Assembly encompassing Paterson, New Jersey from 1972 through 1976. He had also served on the Paterson City Commission, becoming the first African-American president of that body.