Robert J. Smith II

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Assemblyman Robert J. Smith II

For other persons named Robert Smith, see Robert Smith (disambiguation).

Robert J. Smith II (born June 20, 1963) is an American Democratic Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 4th legislative district from 2000-2006. He was the Assistant Majority Whip from 2002 until he left office in 2006.

Smith did not seek reelection in 2005. His seat was filled by fellow Democrat Paul Moriarty.

Smith served in Assembly Committees for Agriculture and Natural Resources (as Chair), Senior Issues (as Vice Chair), Financial Institutions and Insurance and Law and Public Safety and also served on the Intergovernmental Relations Commission.

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 Board of Chosen Freeholders from 1998-2000.

Smith graduated with a B.A. in 1989 from Rutgers University in Political Science and was awarded a J.D. in 1993 from the Widener University School of Law.

[edit] District 4

Each of the forty districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the New Jersey Senate and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly. The other representatives from the 4th Legislative District for the 2004-2006 session were: