Chuck Haytaian | |
|---|---|
| 164thSpeaker of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
| In office January 10, 1992 – January 9, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Doria |
| Succeeded by | Jack Collins |
| Member of theNew Jersey General Assembly | |
| In office January 12, 1982 – January 9, 1996 Serving with Leonard Lance | |
| Preceded by | Leanna Brown Dean Gallo |
| Succeeded by | Connie Myers |
| Constituency | 24th district (1982–1992) 23rd district (1992–1996) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1938-01-28)January 28, 1938 New York City,New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 1, 2024(2024-11-01) (aged 86) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Alabama (BS) |
Garabed "Chuck"Haytaian (January 28, 1938 – November 1, 2024) was an AmericanRepublican Party politician, who was the Speaker of theNew Jersey General Assembly during the 'tax revolt' of theJames Florio –Christine Todd Whitman era. He was ofArmenian descent.
Haytaian served in the General Assembly from 1982 to 1996. In 1994, he staged an unsuccessful bid for a seat in theUnited States Senate, falling to incumbentFrank Lautenberg, 50%−47%.[1] Haytaian was the Chairman of theNew Jersey Republican State Committee from 1995 to 2001.
In 1996, Beth Herbert, an administrative assistant at the State House, broughtsexual harassment charges against Haytaian. She claimed that over a fifteen-month period, Haytaian would periodically call her into his office andmolest her. The worst incidents, according to Herbert, took place after his failed Senate bid in 1994. Haytaian in turn filed charges against Herbert fordefamation.[2]
The State paid Herbert $175,000 in a settlement to avoid what they believed would be a more costly legal battle.[3]
Haytaian was born inthe Bronx on January 28, 1938.[4] He was a resident ofIndependence Township, New Jersey.[5]
Haytaian died on November 1, 2024, at the age of 86.[6][7]
| New Jersey General Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of theNew Jersey General Assembly from the24th district 1982–1992 Served alongside:Robert E. Littell,Scott Garrett | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of theNew Jersey General Assembly from the23rd district 1992–1996 Served alongside:Leonard Lance | Succeeded by |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Speaker of theNew Jersey General Assembly 1992–1996 | Succeeded by |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee 1995–2001 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Republican nominee forU.S. Senator fromNew Jersey (Class 1) 1994 | Succeeded by |
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