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Jim McGreevey on Civil Rights
Former Democratic NJ Governor
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Resigned over gay affair, but opposes gay marriage
New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey, who earlier this year said he opposed gay marriage, announced he would resign and admitted having a homosexual affair. McGreevey, who is married with two children,
told reporters he had a consensual sexual affair with another man and that he had been conflicted over his sexuality since adolescence. "I indulged in a consensual sexual affair with another man, violating the bonds of my marriage,"
McGreevey, a Democrat, told a news conference, his wife by his side. "I have decided the right course of action is to resign." He said his resignation would be effective Nov. 15.
McGreevey, 47, took office in January 2002 for a four-year term and will be succeeded by Democrat Richard Codey, the current president of the state senate, since there is currently no lieutenant governor.
Source: Reuters
Aug 12, 2004
End racial profiling
- Recognize and respect New Jersey’s diversity as a strength.
- Commit to ending racial profiling
Source: Workprint for New Jersey
Jun 25, 2001
Consider race and sex in making state contract decisions
Supports the following principles regarding affirmative action in New Jersey. - The New Jersey government should prosecute cases of discrimination in the public and private sectors.
- The New Jersey government should consider race and sex in making hiring, contracting and admissions decisions.
Source: 1997 New Jersey Gubernatorial NPAT
Jul 2, 1997