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Leonard Harvey Smith
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| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 31st district |
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| In office January 8, 2008 – January 12, 2010 Serving with Anthony Chiappone
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| Preceded by | Louis Manzo Charles T. Epps Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Charles Mainor |
| Acting Mayor of Jersey City | |
| In office May 25, 2004 – November 11, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Glenn Cunningham |
| Succeeded by | Jerramiah T. Healy |
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 31st district |
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| In office November 24, 2003 – January 13, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph Doria |
| Succeeded by | Glenn Cunningham |
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| Born | December 19, 1948 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Profession | Teacher |
Leonard Harvey Smith (born December 19, 1948) is an American politician from the Democratic Party. He served in the General Assembly from 2008 to 2010. He represented the 31st legislative district. Before that, he was the Acting Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey. He also served in the New Jersey Senate.
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About Leonard Harvey Smith
Early Life and Education
Leonard Harvey Smith was born on December 19, 1948. He studied at Long Island University, where he earned a degree in Health and Physical Education. Later, he received a master's degree in Psychology and Counseling from New Jersey City University.
Serving the Community
Smith was a teacher before he entered politics. He also worked as an Undersheriff for Hudson County. This job involves helping the sheriff keep the peace and enforce laws.
Political Career Highlights
Leonard Harvey Smith has held several important roles in government.
Jersey City Council
He served as a councilman in Jersey City for three terms. During this time, he was also the City Council President for four years. This means he led the meetings of the city council.
Acting Mayor of Jersey City
In May 2004, the Mayor of Jersey City, Glenn Cunningham, passed away. Leonard Smith stepped in as the Acting Mayor. He served in this role until a new mayor was elected in November 2004.
New Jersey Senate
In 2003, Smith was chosen by Democratic Party leaders to fill a vacant seat in the New Jersey Senate. He served in the Senate from November 2003 to January 2004.
New Jersey General Assembly
In 2007, Smith ran for a seat in the State Assembly. He won the election and served one term, from January 2008 to January 2010. In the Assembly, he worked on committees related to higher education and transportation.
Proposed GPS Bill
In June 2009, Smith introduced a bill in the New Jersey State Assembly. This bill suggested banning the use of GPS systems in cars.
Facing Accusations and Acquittal
In 2009, Leonard Smith was part of a large government investigation. He was accused of wrongdoing related to building plans. Despite calls for him to resign, he stated that he believed in the idea of being innocent until proven guilty. He pleaded not guilty to the accusations. After a trial, he was found not guilty of all charges in December 2010.
