Chuck Haytaian
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Garabed "Chuck" Haytaian (born January 28, 1938) is an American
Republican Party
politician
, who was the Speaker of the New Jersey
State Assembly
during the 'tax revolt' of the James Florio
– Christine Todd Whitman
era. He is of Armenian descent.
He served in the General Assembly from 1982 to 1996. In 1994, he staged an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the United States Senate
, falling to incumbent Frank Lautenberg
, 51%-47%. Haytaian was the Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee
from 1995 to 2001.
He was charged during his term as Speaker with sexual harassment
in a suit filed by a former employee. The New Jersey Attorney General
settled the suit at a cost to the State of New Jersey of $344,873.82.
Haytaian, born in the Bronx
, has been a resident of Independence, New Jersey.
United States
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Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
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politician
Politician
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, who was the Speaker of the New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
State Assembly
New Jersey General Assembly
The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature.Since the election of 1967 , the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts for a term of two years, each representing districts with average...
during the 'tax revolt' of the James Florio
James Florio
James Joseph "Jim" Florio is a Democratic politician who served as the 49th Governor of New Jersey from 1990 to 1994, the first Italian American to hold the position...
– Christine Todd Whitman
Christine Todd Whitman
Christine Todd "Christie" Whitman is an American Republican politician and author who served as the 50th Governor of New Jersey from 1994 to 2001, and was the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in the administration of President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2003. She was New...
era. He is of Armenian descent.
He served in the General Assembly from 1982 to 1996. In 1994, he staged an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
, falling to incumbent Frank Lautenberg
Frank Lautenberg
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, 51%-47%. Haytaian was the Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee
New Jersey Republican State Committee
The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the affiliate of the Republican Party in New Jersey. The Committee was founded in 1880. The party is led by Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee Sam Raia of Saddle River, New Jersey.-Membership:...
from 1995 to 2001.
He was charged during his term as Speaker with sexual harassment
Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment, is intimidation, bullying or coercion of a sexual nature, or the unwelcome or inappropriate promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. In some contexts or circumstances, sexual harassment is illegal. It includes a range of behavior from seemingly mild transgressions and...
in a suit filed by a former employee. The New Jersey Attorney General
New Jersey Attorney General
The Attorney General of New Jersey is a member of the executive cabinet of the state. The office is appointed by the Governor of New Jersey and term limited...
settled the suit at a cost to the State of New Jersey of $344,873.82.
Haytaian, born in the Bronx
The Bronx
The Bronx is the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City. It is also known as Bronx County, the last of the 62 counties of New York State to be incorporated...
, has been a resident of Independence, New Jersey.