John O. Bennett

John O. Bennett III (born 1948) is a former New Jersey |Republican politician who served as State Senator, President of the State Senate, and acting Governor during the course of his career. NJ State Sen. ... NJ State Sen. ... 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... State nickname: The Garden State Other U.S. States Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Governor Richard Codey (D) Official languages None defined Area 22,608 km² (47th)  - Land 19,231 km²  - Water 3,378 km² (14. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party [1]), is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ... The New Jersey Senate is the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, universities, and countries. ... An acting governor is a constitutional position created in some U.S. states when the governor dies in office or resigns. ...

In June of 2002, Bennett was involved in a shoving match with South Jersey Democratic Party boss and Commerce National Insurance CEO George Norcross after Norcross threatened to publicize a pardon Bennett gave during his three day executive tenure if Bennett could not convince his fellow Republican senators to vote for a tax increase and stadium construction bill in committee. 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... South Jersey includes the New Jersey portion of the Delaware Valley in the United States. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Commerce National Insurance, Commerce National Insurance Services, or Commerce Insurance Services is the insurance subsidiary of Commerce Bancorp and maintains its headquarters in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. ... George Norcross III is a political leader for the Democratic Party of Camden County, New Jersey, United States and other areas of the South Jersey region. ...

As President of the Senate he served as acting governor for three and a half days in January 2002 following the resignation of Governor Christine Todd Whitman. Bennett's predecessor as Senate President, Donald DiFrancesco had previously served as acting Governor, and Bennett in turn suceeded to the office of acting governor when DiFrancesco's term ended and he was elected as the new Senate President. Christine Todd Whitman Christine Todd Christie Whitman (born September 26, 1946) is an American Republican politician, the former Governor of New Jersey, and the former administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in the administration of President George W. Bush. ... Categories: People stubs | 1944 births | Governors of New Jersey ...

During his service as acting governor, Bennett appeared on national television as part of the five governors in a week news cycle. He signed legislation into law, appointed judges, granted a pardon, created a nursing advisory council, and hosted several parties at Drumthwacket. The nursing advisory council was a tribute to his wife, Peg, a nurse. Peg Bennett was active during her tenure as First Lady of New Jersey. Drumthwacket is the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey and was built in 1835 by future Governor Charles S. Olden. ... A First Lady is the female spouse of an elected male head of state such as a President, Prime Minister, Premier or Governor. ... State nickname: The Garden State Other U.S. States Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Governor Richard Codey (D) Official languages None defined Area 22,608 km² (47th)  - Land 19,231 km²  - Water 3,378 km² (14. ...

Bennett fell out of favor amid allegations that he overbilled the municipality of Marlboro Township, New Jersey for legal services. In a statement to the press, Bennett blamed party bosses and a biased press for attempting to destroy him. Bennett was a leading opponent of using state funds to construct a convention center/stadium in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey that would have been used by a minor league hockey team that George Norcross bought an interest in. As a general term, Municipal government refers to local government operating at the level of a city, town, or village. ... Marlboro Township is a township located in Monmouth County in the State of New Jersey in the United States of America. ... Pennsauken highlighted in Camden County Pennsauken Township is a census-designated place and township located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Minor leagues in the sense intended in this article are professional sports leagues which are not regarded as the premier leagues in those sports. ... Hockey is any of a family of sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a hard, round ball or a puck into the opponents goal, past the goalkeeper or goaltender (often abbreviated goalie), using a stick. ...

John Bennett was not re-elected to the New Jersey Senate in the 2003 elections. In the 2005 primary election he was elected Republican State Committeeman for Monmouth County. His candidacy for this minor party position was considered controversial based on his past. He was unopposed for the post. The New Jersey Senate is the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party [1]), is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Monmouth County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ...

References

• D'Ambrosio, Roberts, & Symons (March 15, 2003). Grand jury subpoenas secretary - Bennett to keep top Senate job, run again. Asbury Park Press.
• Murphy, Brian P. (July 1, 2002). Senatorial suspense on the CBT and arena. PoliticsNJ.com

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