Valerie Vainieri Huttle
| Valerie Vainieri Huttle | ||
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| New Jersey General Assembly District 37 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $49,000/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 2005 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Fairleigh Dickinson University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/15/1956 | |
| Place of birth | Jersey City, NJ | |
| Profession | Licensed Funeral Director, Vainieri Funeral Home | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Huttle earned her B.A. in English from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Huttle was a member of the Bergen County Board of Freeholders from 2001-2007, and is currently President/Funeral Director of the Vainieri Funeral Home.[1]
Committee assignments
2010-2012
- Human Services (Chair)
- Consumer Affairs (Vice-Chair)
- Tourism and the Arts
Issues
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Sponsored legislation
- A100 Creates "The 2009 New Jersey Fair and Clean Elections Pilot Project Act."
- A123 Requires retail pharmacies to stock and dispense emergency contraception.
- A128 Establishes the "Firearm Automated Licensing System"; provides for an additional assessment fee for retail dealer licenses, handgun purchaser permits and firearm purchaser identification cards.
- A818 Enacts the "Civil Marriage and Religious Protection Act." [2]
National Political Awareness Test
Huttle's answers to the New Jersey State Legislative Election 2005 National Political Awareness Test are available. The test provides a candidate's views on a number of major issues. Huttle did not provide an answer when asked her top priorities.[3]
Elections
2013
Huttle is running in the 2013 election for New Jersey General Assembly District 37. Huttle is bracketed with Gordon Johnson in the June 4 Democratic primary. The general election takes place on November 5, 2013.
2011
Huttle won re-election in 2011. She and incumbent Gordon Johnson ran unopposed in the June 7 Democratic primary. They then defeated Keith Jensen, Gregory Aslanian, and Julian Heicklen in the November 8 general election.[4]
| New Jersey General Assembly District 37 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Valerie Vainieri Huttle Incumbent |
34.1% | 22,062 | |
| Democratic | Gordon Johnson Incumbent |
33.8% | 21,839 | |
| Republican | Keith Jensen | 15.7% | 10,150 | |
| Republican | Gregory John Aslanian | 15.4% | 9,929 | |
| Libertarian | Julian Heicklen | 1% | 675 | |
| Total Votes | 64,655 | |||
2009
Running for re-election in the November 3, 2009 general election, Huttle received 32,104 votes (33%), defeating Republican challengers Barry Bellin and Wojciech Siemaszkiewicz.[5] She was bracketed with Gordon Johnson.[6] He was bracketed with Valerie Vainieri Huttle.
| New Jersey Assembly General Election, Thirty-Seventh Legislative District (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gordon M. Johnson (D)
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32,845 | |||
| Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D)
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32,440 | |||
| Barry Bellin (R) | 16,266 | |||
| Wojciech Siemaszkiewcz (R) | 15,635 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Huttle received $175,073 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| New Jersey General Assembly 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Valerie Vainieri Huttle's campaign in 2011 | |
| New Jersey State Laborers | $8,200 |
| New Jersey Education Association | $5,000 |
| Decotiis Fitzpatrick & Cole | $5,000 |
| New Jersey Funeral Directors Association | $5,000 |
| Bergen Together Inc | $4,100 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $175,073 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 22,062 |
| Cost of each vote received | $7.94 |
2009
Below are Huttle's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2009 election:[9]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Electrical Workers Local 164 | $16,400 |
| Bergen Together Inc | $5,600 |
| New Jersey Funeral Directors Association | $5,000 |
| New Jersey Education Association | $4,350 |
| New Jersey State Laborers | $2,600 |
Endorsements
2011
Huttle was endorsed by:
Personal
Vainieri Huttle and her husband, Frank III, Esq., have two daughters.
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- Bill creating new standards for privatization contracts passes N.J. Assembly - NorthJersey.com
- Vainieri Huttle, Wagner, Eustace, Sumter, Diegnan & Gusciora Billto Ensure One ... - ParamusPost.com
- Assemblywoman: Newark Archbishop John Myers' priorities are appalling: Opinion - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)
- Christie signs sweeping human trafficking bill into law - Cliffviewpilot.com
- Assembly Approves Bill to Provide Benefits to Spouses of Police, Fire Personnel - Cape May County Herald (press release)
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External links
- Official campaign website
- New Jersey General Assembly - Rep. Valerie Vainieri Huttle
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Real Bergen Democrats - About Assm. Huttle
- NJ Assembly Dems - Assm. Huttle
- Campaign Contributions: 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005, 1997
- Valerie Vainieri Huttle on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblywoman Huttle
- ↑ New Jersey Legislature - Bills by Sponsor
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblywoman Huttle Issue Positions
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, 2011 Official General Assembly Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Star Ledger 2009 Election Results, November 4, 2009
- ↑ Star Ledger 2009 Election Results, November 4, 2009
- ↑ Official New Jersey Assembly General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2009 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Politicker NJ, 2011 AFL-CIO endorsed candidates, accessed Aug. 5, 2011
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