Richard Codey
American politician, 53rd Governor
Born
November 27th, 1946
78 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 53rd Governor of New Jersey from 2004 to 2006, after holding the position of acting governor following the resignation of James E. McGreevey. Codey was a member of the New Jersey State Senate and served as its President. His political career included substantial involvement in healthcare and mental health policy, advocating for various reforms. He also focused on education initiatives and state budget matters during his tenure. Codey was elected to the New Jersey State Assembly and was instrumental in passing numerous bills in health and safety.
Served as New Jersey's 53rd Governor
Advocated for healthcare and mental health reforms
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