Governor Richard Codey

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gptkbp:instanceOf Politician
gptkbp:birthDate 1948-09-27
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:South_Orange,_New_Jersey,_USA
gptkbp:children 3
gptkbp:education gptkb:Seton_Hall_University
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Richard_James_Codey
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Governor Richard Codey
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:New_Jersey_State_Senate
gptkb:New_Jersey_General_Assembly
gptkbp:notableEvent Advocated for women's rights
Increased funding for education
Promoted economic development
Advocated for education reform
Advocated for affordable housing
Advocated for veterans' rights
Promoted civic engagement
Advocated for public transportation improvements
Promoted renewable energy initiatives
Worked on healthcare reform
Advocated for social justice
Promoted mental health awareness
Promoted public health initiatives
Supported public safety initiatives
Worked on disaster recovery efforts
Supported small business development
Worked on criminal justice reform
Advocated for environmental protection policies
Worked on youth programs
Worked on transportation infrastructure improvements
Advocated for clean water initiatives
Supported initiatives for mental health services
Supported initiatives for the elderly
Supported initiatives for people with disabilities
Supported community development initiatives
Promoted technology and innovation in government
Worked on community policing initiatives
Supported initiatives for affordable healthcare
Supported the legalization of same-sex marriage
Worked on housing policy reforms
Promoted disaster preparedness initiatives
Improved state budget transparency
Promoted family leave policies
Signed the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act
Strengthened gun control laws
Supported initiatives for public libraries
Supported stem cell research
Supported the arts and cultural programs
Supported the expansion of public transportation
Established_the_New_Jersey_Council_on_Mental_Health
Expanded_health_care_access_in_New_Jersey
Increased_minimum_wage_in_New_Jersey
Promoted_tourism_in_New_Jersey
gptkbp:occupation Businessman
gptkbp:office Governor_of_New_Jersey
gptkbp:politicalParty gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:James_E._McGreevey
gptkbp:spouse Mary_Codey
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Jon_Corzine
gptkbp:termEnd 2006-01-17
gptkbp:termStart 2004-01-15