Guy R. Gregg

Guy R. Gregg (born December 14, 1949, Brooklyn, New York) is an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1992-2008, where he represented the 24th legislative district.

Gregg served in the Assembly as Republican Conference Leader from 2004-2006, was the Majority Whip from 1998-1999 and the Assistant Majority Whip from 1996-1998. He served in the Assembly on the Human Services Committee and the Labor Committee. [http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/Gregg.asp Assemblyman Gregg's Legislative Website] , New Jersey Legislature. Accessed August 16, 2007.]

After nearly 40 years in the New Jersey Legislature — making him the longest-serving legislator in New Jersey history — Robert Littell announced on March 6, 2007, that he would not seek reelection to the New Jersey Senate and would retire from office at the end of 2007. Republican Freeholder Steve Oroho and Assemblyman Guy R. Gregg both announced that they would pursue the Republican nomination for Littell's Senate seat in the June 2007 primary. [Wichert, Bill. [http://www.njherald.com/313548980291756.php Longest serving state legislator, Littell, to retire] , "New Jersey Herald", March 7, 2007.] Gregg lost the primary election to Steve Oroho, who was backed by the Littell family [http://www.politicsnj.com/gregg-admits-anger-disappointment-9249 Politics NJ] . Accessed September 25, 2007.]

Career

As an Assemblyman, Gregg has sponsored legislation eliminating New Jersey's duplicative Sub Chapter S Corporation Tax as well as legislation which would allow vendors to retain 1% of the sales tax they collect, as compensation for administrative costs. The Assemblyman has also sponsored the 10-20-Life Law which permits extended penalties for offenders using weapons during the course of committing a crime. The Assemblyman advocates the 65 mph speed limit increase which he authored, as well as increased mass transportation for the area of the state.

Gregg served in the United States Marine Corps from 1972-1975, achieving the rank of First Lieutenant.

Gregg graduated with a B.A. in 1972 from Monmouth College in Psychology. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and currently resides in Long Valley in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey. [Howell Jr., Tom; and Wichert, Bill. [http://www.njherald.com/289057689734704.php "Oroho Wins"] , "The New Jersey Herald", June 6, 2007. Accessed January 13, 2008. "Oroho and Littell are next-door neighbors in Franklin, while Gregg lives in Long Valley, Morris County."]

District 24

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 24th Legislative District for the 2006-2008 legislative session were:
*Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose, and
*Senator Robert Littell

References

External links

* [http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/Gregg.asp Assemblyman Gregg's Legislative Website]
* [http://www.guygregg.net Assemblyman Gregg's Campaign Website]
* [http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=4435 Assembly Member Guy R. Gregg] , Project Vote Smart
* [http://www.njvoterinfo.org/cb/gregg.html New Jersey Voter Information Website 2003]
* [http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/ethics/FinancialDisclosure/GreggG2006.pdf New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure form for 2006 (PDF)]
* [http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/ethics/FinancialDisclosure/GreggG2005.pdf New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure form for 2005 (PDF)]
* [http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/ethics/FinancialDisclosure/GreggG2004.pdf New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure form for 2004 (PDF)]