Robert M. Gordon

Robert M. Gordon (born July 3, 1950) is an American Democratic Party politician who has served in the New Jersey Senate since January 8, 2008, where he represents the 38th legislative district. Gordon served in the General Assembly from 2004 to 2008, and was the 2007 Democratic nominee to succeed outgoing Senator Joseph Coniglio. The district covers an area between the Passaic and Hudson Rivers in suburban Bergen County.

In the Senate, Gordon serves on the Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (as Vice-Chair), the Environment Committee and the Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee., New Jersey Legislature. Accessed April 1, 2008.

Biography

He was born on July 3, 1950. Gordon served on the Fair Lawn Borough Council from 1986 to 1995, on its Planning Board from 1986 to 1995 and was the borough's Mayor from 1988 to 1991. He was the Fair Lawn Fire Commissioner from 1986 to 1995 and served on the Fair Lawn Ethics Board from 1999 to 2003. Gordon was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1988 and 1992.

He served as an aide in the New Jersey Office of the Governor from 1990 to 1991. He was an analyst in the United States Congressional Budget Office from 1975 to 1977. He served on the Democratic State Committee from 1993 to 1998. Gordon is a Homeland Security consultant in addition to being a state assemblyman.

In the 2003 election, Gordon and Joan Voss...
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