Robert J. Smith II (born June 20, 1963) is an American attorney and politician who served in the

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, representing the 4th Legislative District from 2000 to 2006. He was the Assistant Majority Whip from 2002 until he left office in 2006.Robert J. Smith's Legislative Web Site
New Jersey Legislature,

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copy as of December 17, 2004. Accessed January 31, 2008.

Education

Smith graduated with a

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in 1989 from

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in Political Science and was awarded a J.D. in 1993 from the

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Career

Smith has served as Municipal Prosecutor for Elk, Logan, Monroe (Gloucester County), National Park, Washington Township (Gloucester County) and West Deptford. Smith served on the Gloucester County

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from 1998 to 2000. Smith served in the Assembly on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (as Chair), Senior Issues Committee (as Vice Chair), the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, the Law and Public Safety Committee and also served on the Intergovernmental Relations Commission. Smith did not seek reelection in 2005, and his seat was filled by fellow Democrat Paul D. Moriarty.

References

External links

Robert J. Smith's Legislative Web Site
New Jersey Legislature,

copy as of December 17, 2004
New Jersey Voter Information Web Site for 2003
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