Francis L. Bodine
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Francis L. "Fran" Bodine (b. January 10, 1936, Mount Holly Township, New Jersey
) is an American
Democratic Party
politician
who served in the New Jersey
General Assembly
from 1994 to 2008, where he represented the 8th legislative district.
He served in the Assembly as Deputy Leader from 2006–2007, served as the Assistant Republican Whip from 2002–2006 and was the Assistant Majority Whip during 2000-2001. Bodine was selected in February 1994 by the District Republican Committee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Assemblyman Robert Shinn.
On April 5, 2007, Bodine announced that he was switching from the Republican Party
, would serve the balance of his term as a Democrat and would run as a Democrat to fill the Senate seat to be vacated by Martha W. Bark
. Bodine's switch followed the Burlington County Republican Party's decision to endorse another candidate to fill Bodine's seat in the Assembly. Bodine, running as a Democrat, was defeated by the Republican candidate, Phil Haines
, on November 6, 2007, in his race for the New Jersey State Senate
by a margin of 39% to 61%.
Assemblyman Bodine sponsored legislation providing for $500 million bridge repair bond referendum, unification of ports of Pennsylvania
and Camden
oversight agencies and for authorization and funding of the Delaware Valley light rail project.
He served on the Burlington County
Board of Chosen Freeholders
from 1985–1994 and as its Director in 1988 and 1993. He was a Commissioner of the Delaware River Port Authority
from 1983-1990 where he was the chairman of the executive committee and vice chairman, operation and maintenance.
He was the Mayor
of Moorestown Township
from 1981–1987 and served on its Council from 1977-1978. He served in the United States Army
from 1954-1956.
degree in 1960 from La Salle University
in Marketing. He was a Senior Account Executive for Grinspec Consulting before entering politics.
He currently resides in Moorestown, New Jersey.
and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly
. The other representatives from the 8th Legislative District for the 2006-2007 Legislative Session were:
Mount Holly Township, New Jersey
Mount Holly Township is a township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States as well as an eastern suburb of Philadelphia. As of the 2000 United States Census, the township population was 10,728. It is the county seat of Burlington County....
) is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
who served in the New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
General Assembly
New Jersey General Assembly
The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature.Since the election of 1967 , the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts for a term of two years, each representing districts with average...
from 1994 to 2008, where he represented the 8th legislative district.
Biography
Bodine served in the Assembly on the Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.He served in the Assembly as Deputy Leader from 2006–2007, served as the Assistant Republican Whip from 2002–2006 and was the Assistant Majority Whip during 2000-2001. Bodine was selected in February 1994 by the District Republican Committee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Assemblyman Robert Shinn.
On April 5, 2007, Bodine announced that he was switching from the Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, would serve the balance of his term as a Democrat and would run as a Democrat to fill the Senate seat to be vacated by Martha W. Bark
Martha W. Bark
Martha W. Bark is an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey State Senate from 1997 to 2008, where she represented the 8th Legislative District. She served as Deputy Minority Leader from 2004 to 2008...
. Bodine's switch followed the Burlington County Republican Party's decision to endorse another candidate to fill Bodine's seat in the Assembly. Bodine, running as a Democrat, was defeated by the Republican candidate, Phil Haines
Phil Haines
Philip E. Haines is an American Republican politician who served in the New Jersey Senate from January 8, 2008 to October 18, 2010, where he represented the 8th legislative district. He resigned his Senate seat to serve on the New Jersey Superior Court in Burlington County.-Biography:Haines...
, on November 6, 2007, in his race for the New Jersey State Senate
New Jersey Legislature
The New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
by a margin of 39% to 61%.
Assemblyman Bodine sponsored legislation providing for $500 million bridge repair bond referendum, unification of ports of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
and Camden
Camden, New Jersey
The city of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey. It is located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 77,344...
oversight agencies and for authorization and funding of the Delaware Valley light rail project.
He served on the Burlington County
Burlington County, New Jersey
There were 154,371 households out of which 34.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples living together, 10.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.70% were non-families. 22.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.50% had...
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Board of Chosen Freeholders
In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures in each of that state's 21 counties.- Origin :New Jersey's system of naming county legislators "freeholders" is unique in the United States...
from 1985–1994 and as its Director in 1988 and 1993. He was a Commissioner of the Delaware River Port Authority
Delaware River Port Authority
The Delaware River Port Authority is a bi-state instrumentality created by a Congressionally approved interstate compact between the governments of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey...
from 1983-1990 where he was the chairman of the executive committee and vice chairman, operation and maintenance.
He was the Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Moorestown Township
Moorestown Township, New Jersey
-Demographics:At the 2000 census, there were 19,017 people, 6,971 households, and 5,270 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,287.3 per square mile . There were 7,211 housing units at an average density of 488.1 per square mile...
from 1981–1987 and served on its Council from 1977-1978. He served in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
from 1954-1956.
Personal
Bodine received a B.S.Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in 1960 from La Salle University
La Salle University
La Salle University is a private, co-educational, Roman Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Named for St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, the school was founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. As of 2008 the school has approximately 7,554...
in Marketing. He was a Senior Account Executive for Grinspec Consulting before entering politics.
He currently resides in Moorestown, New Jersey.
District 8
Each of the forty districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the New Jersey SenateNew Jersey Senate
The New Jersey Senate was established as the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature by the Constitution of 1844, replacing the Legislative Council. From 1844 until 1965 New Jersey's counties elected one Senator, each. Under the 1844 Constitution the term of office was three years. The 1947...
and two members in the New Jersey General Assembly
New Jersey General Assembly
The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature.Since the election of 1967 , the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts for a term of two years, each representing districts with average...
. The other representatives from the 8th Legislative District for the 2006-2007 Legislative Session were:
- Senator Martha W. BarkMartha W. BarkMartha W. Bark is an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey State Senate from 1997 to 2008, where she represented the 8th Legislative District. She served as Deputy Minority Leader from 2004 to 2008...
, and - Assemblyman Larry ChatzidakisLarry ChatzidakisLarry Chatzidakis is an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1997-2008, where he represented the 8th legislative district. Chatzidakis had been appointed in 1997 to fill the Assembly seat vacated by Martha W...
External links
- Assemblyman Bodine's legislative web page, New Jersey LegislatureNew Jersey LegislatureThe New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
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on August 9, 2007 - Assembly Member Francis L. Bodine, Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- New Jersey Voter Information Website 2003
- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure form for 2006 (PDF)
- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure form for 2005 (PDF)
- New Jersey Legislature financial disclosure form for 2004 (PDF)