Mims Hackett (born September 28, 1941) is an American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2002–2007, where he represented 27th Legislative District, which covers the western portion of Essex County.Hackett served in the Assembly on the State Government Committee (as Chair), the Appropriations Committee and the Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.Hackett has served as the Mayor of the City of Orange since 1996-2008 and served on its City Council from 1988-1996.