Scott Rudder
Encyclopedia
Scott Rudder is an American
Republican
politician
, who has served in the New Jersey
General Assembly
since January 8, 2008, where he represents the 8th legislative district.
Rudder serves in the Assembly on the Environment and Solid Waste Committee and the Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee.
Rudder started his career working for Congressman Jim Saxton
on military and veterans' issues in Washington, D.C. He later worked in the administration of Governor Christie Todd Whitman, as well as for New Jersey State Assembly Speaker Jack Collins
in the Assembly Republican office.
Rudder had served on the Medford Township Council from 1998–2008, serving as Mayor or Deputy Mayor for six out of those ten years. He served in the New Jersey Army National Guard from 1996–2000 and currently works as a Manager, Business Development at Lockheed Martin
.
Rudder received a B.A.
from West Virginia University
, with a major in Political Science.
In March 2009, Rudder, along with fellow Assembly member Dawn Marie Addiego
, voluntarily took a 10% cut from his legislative salary in light of New Jersey's current economic crisis. Rudder and Addiego have also introduced legisation requiring all legislators take a 10% cut in salary. A legal opinion from the New Jersey Office of Legislative Services found that they were the first lawmakers in New Jersey history to ask to waive part of their salary. In addition, Rudder refused to take part in the State Health Benefits program because he does not believe taxpayers should pay for health costs of legislators.
and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly
. The other representatives from the 8th District for the 2008-2009 Legislative Session are:
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Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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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 January 8, 2008, where he represents the 8th legislative district.
Rudder serves in the Assembly on the Environment and Solid Waste Committee and the Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee.
Rudder started his career working for Congressman Jim Saxton
Jim Saxton
Hugh James "Jim" Saxton is an American Republican Party politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented from 1984 to 1993. From 1993 to 2009, he represented .-Life:...
on military and veterans' issues in Washington, D.C. He later worked in the administration of Governor Christie Todd Whitman, as well as for New Jersey State Assembly Speaker Jack Collins
Jack Collins
Jack Collins may refer to:In Australia:* Jack A. Collins , Australian rules footballer for Melbourne* Jack L. Collins , Australian rules footballer for Geelong* Jack C...
in the Assembly Republican office.
Rudder had served on the Medford Township Council from 1998–2008, serving as Mayor or Deputy Mayor for six out of those ten years. He served in the New Jersey Army National Guard from 1996–2000 and currently works as a Manager, Business Development at Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is an American global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington Metropolitan Area....
.
Rudder received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from West Virginia University
West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
, with a major in Political Science.
In March 2009, Rudder, along with fellow Assembly member Dawn Marie Addiego
Dawn Marie Addiego
Dawn Marie Addiego is an American Republican politician who represents the 8th legislative district in the New Jersey Senate. She previously served in the General Assembly from January 8, 2008 to November 22, 2010...
, voluntarily took a 10% cut from his legislative salary in light of New Jersey's current economic crisis. Rudder and Addiego have also introduced legisation requiring all legislators take a 10% cut in salary. A legal opinion from the New Jersey Office of Legislative Services found that they were the first lawmakers in New Jersey history to ask to waive part of their salary. In addition, Rudder refused to take part in the State Health Benefits program because he does not believe taxpayers should pay for health costs of legislators.
District 8
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 8th District for the 2008-2009 Legislative Session are:
- Senator Dawn Marie AddiegoDawn Marie AddiegoDawn Marie Addiego is an American Republican politician who represents the 8th legislative district in the New Jersey Senate. She previously served in the General Assembly from January 8, 2008 to November 22, 2010...
- Assemblyman Patrick DelanyPatrick Delany (New Jersey politician)Patrick "Pat" Delany is an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 8th legislative district. Delany was selected to replace Dawn Marie Addiego after she moved to the New Jersey State Senate, and was sworn in on December 13, 2010...
External links
- Assemblyman Rudder'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...
- Official 8th Legislative District website
- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure forms