Sen. Richard Codey Of NJ Named To Latest Leadership Post

NEW JERSEY — Sen. Richard Codey of New Jersey has been tapped for his latest assignment in a long political career: deputy senate president pro tempore.

On Wednesday, newly installed Senate President Nicholas Scutari announced the official selection of Codey for the position.

Codey, the former Democratic governor of New Jersey, represents the state’s 27th District. He served as the president of the Senate from 2002 to 2010, one of many assignments he's taken on over the years.

The 27th District includes the following municipalities in Essex and Morris counties: Caldwell, Chatham Township, East Hanover, Essex Fells, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Livingston, Madison, Maplewood, Millburn, Roseland, South Orange, West Orange.

Scutari also announced that senators James Beach and Linda Greenstein will continue to serve as assistant majority leaders and Sen. Vin Gopal will continue to serve as Democratic conference chair.

New Jersey Senate Democrats added:

“Already named to leadership were Senator M. Teresa Ruiz who, as senate majority leader, will be the highest ranking Latina in the history of the New Jersey Legislature; Senator Sandra Cunningham, who was selected to serve as Senate president pro tempore; Senator Nellie Pou, who will serve as Senate majority caucus chair; Senator Paul Sarlo, who will serve as deputy majority leader and Senator Troy Singleton, who will serve as majority whip.”

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