Jeff Van Drew
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| Jeff Van Drew | |
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| New Jersey Senate District 1 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2009 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Dentist |
| Website | Official website |
Jeff Van Drew has been a Democratic member of the New Jersey Senate since 2008. He is the Vice Chair of the Senate Environment Committee. Bills that have been sponsored by Senator Van Drew include Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 64.[1]
Van Drew graduated with a B.S. from Rutgers University, and also graduated with a D.D.S from Fairleigh Dickinson University Dental School. Van Drew was an intern at Veterans' Administration New Jersey Healthcare during his education.[2]
In addition to being a senator, Van Drew has been a Family Dentist since 1980 and was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly from 2002-2007. Van Drew was also the mayor of Dennis Township from 1994 to 1995 and 1997 to 2003.[3]
Committee assignments
- Environment, Vice-Chair
- Community and Urban Affairs
- Transportation
District 1
Van Drew represents New Jersey Senate District 1, which includes Vineland, NJ.[4]
Personal
Van Drew was born on February 23, 1953 and considers Dennis Township, New Jersey to be his hometown. He he is married and his wife's name is Ricarda.
External links
- Official website of Jeff Van Drew
- Jeff Van Drew at Project Vote Smart
- New Jersey Democratic Party biography of Jeff Van Drew
- Campaign contributions: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
References
- ↑ Bills Sponsored by Senators and Representatives
- ↑ Official website of Jeff Van Drew
- ↑ Jeff Van Drew at Project Vote Smart
- ↑ New Jersey Senate Districts By Number
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