John J. Burzichelli
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John J. Burzichelli is an American
Democratic Party
politician
, who has served in the New Jersey
General Assembly
since 2003, where he represents the 3rd legislative district. He has been the Assistant Majority Leader since 2004.
Burzichelli is the Assembly's Deputy Speaker, and serves on the Tourism and Gaming Committee (as Chair), the Budget Committee, the Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee and the Legislative Services Commission.
Burzichelli has been the Mayor of Paulsboro, New Jersey since 1996. He was president of Paulsboro Chamber of Commerce and a member of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities
Executive Board.
He simultaneously holds a seat in the New Jersey General Assembly
and as Mayor. This dual position, often called double dipping, is allowed under a grandfather clause in the state law enacted by the New Jersey Legislature
and signed into law by Governor of New Jersey
Jon Corzine
in September 2007 that prevents dual-office-holding but allows those who had held both positions as of February 1, 2008, to retain both posts.
Burzichelli is the co-host of the show "Eye on Paulsboro" which has been on cable for over 20 years. http://5ontheweb.com/ http://www.paulsboronj.org/100_picnic_con.html
, parts of which were filmed in Paulsboro. He is Owner / Producer / Distributor of Hill Studio & Scenic. He is as a former movie producer and wrestling promoter.
Burzichelli owns a fleet of Antique Fire Engines using them for both business (Hill Studio) and pleasure and is a very active member of the Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade (http://www.gafb.net).
Burzichelli owns the remnants of the Ward LaFrance a famous, but now defunct fire engine manufacturer. Several of his antique fire engines are Ward LaFrance models of varying years. Burzichelli co-authored the book "Ward LaFrance Fire Trucks: 1918-1978 Photo Archive". One of his fire trucks, formerly owned by Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, is displayed on the cover.
and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly
. The other representatives from the 3rd District for the 2008-2009 Legislative Session are:
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Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
politician
Politician
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, who has served in 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...
General 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...
since 2003, where he represents the 3rd legislative district. He has been the Assistant Majority Leader since 2004.
Burzichelli is the Assembly's Deputy Speaker, and serves on the Tourism and Gaming Committee (as Chair), the Budget Committee, the Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee and the Legislative Services Commission.
Burzichelli has been the Mayor of Paulsboro, New Jersey since 1996. He was president of Paulsboro Chamber of Commerce and a member of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities
New Jersey State League of Municipalities
The New Jersey State League of Municipalities is a voluntary association created by State Statute in 1915 to serve municipalities and local officials in the U.S. state of New Jersey. All 566 of New Jersey's municipalities are members of the League and all elected and appointed officials of member...
Executive Board.
He simultaneously holds a seat in the New Jersey General 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...
and as Mayor. This dual position, often called double dipping, is allowed under a grandfather clause in the state law enacted by the New Jersey Legislature
New Jersey Legislature
The New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
and signed into law by Governor of New Jersey
Governor of New Jersey
The Office of the Governor of New Jersey is the executive branch for the U.S. state of New Jersey. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be...
Jon Corzine
Jon Corzine
Jon Stevens Corzine is the former CEO of Goldman Sachs and of MF Global, and a one time American politician, who served as the 54th Governor of New Jersey from 2006 to 2010. A Democrat, Corzine served five years of a six-year U.S. Senate term representing New Jersey before being elected Governor...
in September 2007 that prevents dual-office-holding but allows those who had held both positions as of February 1, 2008, to retain both posts.
Burzichelli is the co-host of the show "Eye on Paulsboro" which has been on cable for over 20 years. http://5ontheweb.com/ http://www.paulsboronj.org/100_picnic_con.html
Trivia
Burzichelli makes a brief cameo in Kevin Smith's film Jersey GirlJersey Girl (2004 film)
Jersey Girl is a 2004 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Kevin Smith. It stars Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Raquel Castro, George Carlin, Jason Biggs, Jennifer Lopez and Will Smith...
, parts of which were filmed in Paulsboro. He is Owner / Producer / Distributor of Hill Studio & Scenic. He is as a former movie producer and wrestling promoter.
Burzichelli owns a fleet of Antique Fire Engines using them for both business (Hill Studio) and pleasure and is a very active member of the Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade (http://www.gafb.net).
Burzichelli owns the remnants of the Ward LaFrance a famous, but now defunct fire engine manufacturer. Several of his antique fire engines are Ward LaFrance models of varying years. Burzichelli co-authored the book "Ward LaFrance Fire Trucks: 1918-1978 Photo Archive". One of his fire trucks, formerly owned by Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, is displayed on the cover.
District 3
Each of the forty districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the New Jersey SenateNew Jersey Senate
The New Jersey Senate was established as the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature by the Constitution of 1844, replacing the Legislative Council. From 1844 until 1965 New Jersey's counties elected one Senator, each. Under the 1844 Constitution the term of office was three years. The 1947...
and two members in the New Jersey General 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...
. The other representatives from the 3rd District for the 2008-2009 Legislative Session are:
- Senator Stephen M. SweeneyStephen M. SweeneyStephen M. Sweeney is an American Democratic Party politician, who has served in the New Jersey State Senate since 2002, where he represents the 3rd Legislative District. Sweeney also serves on the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders, a post he has held since 1997, and has been the...
, and - Assemblywoman Celeste RileyCeleste RileyCeleste M. Riley is an American Democratic Party politician who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2009, where she represents the 3rd legislative district. Riley is the first woman to represent this district in the New Jersey Legislature....
External links
- Assemblyman Burzichelli's legislative web page, New Jersey LegislatureNew Jersey LegislatureThe New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure forms
- Assembly Member John J. Burzichelli, Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- New Jersey Voter Information Website 2003