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==Early Life== |
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Constable was raised in [[East Orange, New Jersey]], and graduated from [[Seton Hall Preparatory School]]. |
Constable was raised in [[East Orange, New Jersey]], and graduated from [[Seton Hall Preparatory School]]. |
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He attended the [[University of Michigan]], where he was awarded a [[Harry S. Truman Scholarship]],<ref name="truman |
He attended the [[University of Michigan]], where he was awarded a [[Harry S. Truman Scholarship]],<ref name="truman"/> and graduated'' magna cum laude'' in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.<ref name="Scholar"/> In 1997, he received his law degree as well as a Masters in Government Administration from the [[University of Pennsylvania]]. |
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==Career== |
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After graduating from law school, Constable clerked for Justice [[Alan Page]] of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Constable then worked as a litigation associate with [[Sullivan & Cromwell]] LLP in New York City from 1998 to 2002. Subsequently, he was hired by Chris Christie as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Newark, NJ. While there, he represented the United States in criminal matters including public corruption, government, tax, and mortgage fraud. He regularly investigated and prosecuted high-profile elected and appointed officials including state senators, assemblymen, and mayors charged with bribery and extortion.<ref name="Extort |
After graduating from law school, Constable clerked for Justice [[Alan Page]] of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Constable then worked as a litigation associate with [[Sullivan & Cromwell]] LLP in New York City from 1998 to 2002. Subsequently, he was hired by Chris Christie as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Newark, NJ. While there, he represented the United States in criminal matters including public corruption, government, tax, and mortgage fraud. He regularly investigated and prosecuted high-profile elected and appointed officials including state senators, assemblymen, and mayors charged with bribery and extortion.<ref name="Extort"/><ref name="Fraud"/><ref name="Rigg"/><ref name="Bribe"/> |
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In 2010, he left the U.S. Attorney's office to join the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In that role, Constable managed the daily operations of the approximately 3,500 employee, multi-billion dollar department and directly oversaw the administration of certain key program areas, including: the Labor Planning and Analysis, Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Development, and Workplace Standards sections.<ref name="LWD |
In 2010, he left the U.S. Attorney's office to join the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In that role, Constable managed the daily operations of the approximately 3,500 employee, multi-billion dollar department and directly oversaw the administration of certain key program areas, including: the Labor Planning and Analysis, Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Development, and Workplace Standards sections.<ref name="LWD"/> Along with Commissioner [[Harold J. Wirths]], Constable implemented several administrative and programmatic reforms to streamline the efficiency of the department. |
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On November 21, 2011, Governor [[Chris Christie]] announced that he chose Constable to be the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, to replace incumbent Commissioner Lori Grifa.<ref name="DCA |
On November 21, 2011, Governor [[Chris Christie]] announced that he chose Constable to be the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, to replace incumbent Commissioner Lori Grifa.<ref name="DCA"/> Constable started in the new position upon Grifa's departure on January 2, 2012.<ref name="CC"/> |
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Constable was also an adjunct professor at [[Rutgers School of Law–Newark]] and [[Fordham Law School]] in New York.<ref name="ford |
Constable was also an adjunct professor at [[Rutgers School of Law–Newark]] and [[Fordham Law School]] in New York.<ref name="ford"/> In addition to overseeing the Department of Community Affairs, Commissioner Constable serves as Chair of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority, and the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission.<ref name="Ethics"/><ref name="Eth"/> |
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==Superstorm Sandy== |
==Superstorm Sandy== |
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On Monday, October 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy caused unprecedented damage to New Jersey’s housing, business, infrastructure, health, social service and environmental sectors. <ref name="sandy |
On Monday, October 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy caused unprecedented damage to New Jersey’s housing, business, infrastructure, health, social service and environmental sectors. <ref name="sandy"/> Immediately following the Storm, Governor Christie tapped Commissioner Constable and DCA as the lead in providing Sandy-displaced families with temporary and permanent housing options. As the State continues to rebuild and recover, the DCA has been entrusted to administer billions in federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery and FEMA funds to support New Jersey’s efforts to rebuild homes, businesses, and infrastructure impacted by Superstorm Sandy.<ref name="boost"/> |
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In his role as commissioner, Constable "'gets high marks' for his willingness to meet with people and tackle issues directly," according to Bill Dressel, executive director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities, a lobbying group for local government officials. Dressel went on to say that Constable had been "positive, particularly with regard to Sandy recovery".<ref name="Dressel |
In his role as commissioner, Constable "'gets high marks' for his willingness to meet with people and tackle issues directly," according to Bill Dressel, executive director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities, a lobbying group for local government officials. Dressel went on to say that Constable had been "positive, particularly with regard to Sandy recovery".<ref name="Dressel"/> |
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== References == |
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<ref name="Ethics">{{cite web|url=http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20100913b.html|title=September 13, 2010 – Governor Chris Christie Files Appointments|date=September 13, 2010|publisher=Office of the Governor|accessdate=November 13, 2010}}</ref> |
<ref name="Ethics">{{cite web|url=http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20100913b.html|title=September 13, 2010 – Governor Chris Christie Files Appointments|date=September 13, 2010|publisher=Office of the Governor|accessdate=November 13, 2010}}</ref> |
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<ref name="Eth">[http://nj.gov/ethics/about/members/ State Ethics Commission | Members]. Nj.gov (March 15, 2012).</ref> |
<ref name="Eth">[http://nj.gov/ethics/about/members/ State Ethics Commission | Members]. Nj.gov (March 15, 2012).</ref> |
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<ref name="ford">[http://law.fordham.edu/faculty/2353.htm Richard Constable]. Fordham Law.</ref> |
<ref name="ford">[http://law.fordham.edu/faculty/2353.htm Richard Constable]. Fordham Law.</ref> |
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<ref name="DCA">[http://njtoday.net/2011/11/21/christie-nominates-deputy-labor-commissioner-to-take-over-department-of-community-affairs/ Christie Nominates Deputy Labor Commissioner To Take Over Department Of Community Affairs]. Njtoday.net (November 21, 2011).</ref> |
<ref name="DCA">[http://njtoday.net/2011/11/21/christie-nominates-deputy-labor-commissioner-to-take-over-department-of-community-affairs/ Christie Nominates Deputy Labor Commissioner To Take Over Department Of Community Affairs]. Njtoday.net (November 21, 2011).</ref> |
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<ref name="CC">[http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/state-community-affairs-chief-lori-grifa-to-be-replaced-by-deputy-labor-commissioner-richard-constable State Community Affairs chief Lori Grifa to be replaced by Deputy Labor Commissioner Richard . NewJerseyNewsroom.com (November 21, 2011) |
<ref name="CC">[http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/state-community-affairs-chief-lori-grifa-to-be-replaced-by-deputy-labor-commissioner-richard-constable State Community Affairs chief Lori Grifa to be replaced by Deputy Labor Commissioner Richard . NewJerseyNewsroom.com (November 21, 2011)]. Newjerseynewsroom.com (November 21, 2011). Retrieved on June 21, 2014.</ref> |
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<ref name="LWD">http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/aboutlwd/aboutdc/aboutdc.html</ref> |
<ref name="LWD">[http://web.archive.org/web/20130724093849/http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/aboutlwd/aboutdc/aboutdc.html About the Deputy Commissioner]. lwd.dol.state.nj.us</ref> |
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<ref name="sandy">http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislativepub/budget_2014/DCA_Constable_testimony_SBA.pdf</ref> |
<ref name="sandy">[http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislativepub/budget_2014/DCA_Constable_testimony_SBA.pdf Testimony of Hon. Richard E. Constable, III Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs]. Hearing of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. njleg.state.nj.us. April 15, 2013 </ref> |
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<ref name="Dressel">http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/hoboken_sandy_allegations_dca_commissioner_had_reputation_for_fighting_corruption_under_christie.html</ref> |
<ref name="Dressel">[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/hoboken_sandy_allegations_dca_commissioner_had_reputation_for_fighting_corruption_under_christie.html Hoboken Sandy allegations: DCA commissioner had reputation for fighting corruption under Christie]. NJ.com. Retrieved on June 21, 2014.</ref> |
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<ref name="boost">http://nj1015.com/sandy-impacted-communities-get-31-million-boost</ref> |
<ref name="boost">[http://nj1015.com/sandy-impacted-communities-get-31-million-boost Sandy-Impacted Communities Get )1 Million Boost]. Nj1015.com (June 12, 2013). Retrieved on June 21, 2014.</ref> |
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Revision as of 05:28, 21 June 2014
Rich Constable | |
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| Appointed by | Chris Christie |
| Preceded by | Lori Grifa |
| Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs | |
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| Born | Richard E. Constable III June 23, 1972 Brooklyn, NY |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Orange, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan University of Pennsylvania |
Richard E. "Rich" Constable III (born June 23, 1972) is the current Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. He most recently served as the Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Early Life
Constable was raised in East Orange, New Jersey, and graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School. He attended the University of Michigan, where he was awarded a Harry S. Truman Scholarship,[1] and graduated magna cum laude in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.[2] In 1997, he received his law degree as well as a Masters in Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.
Career
After graduating from law school, Constable clerked for Justice Alan Page of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Constable then worked as a litigation associate with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York City from 1998 to 2002. Subsequently, he was hired by Chris Christie as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Newark, NJ. While there, he represented the United States in criminal matters including public corruption, government, tax, and mortgage fraud. He regularly investigated and prosecuted high-profile elected and appointed officials including state senators, assemblymen, and mayors charged with bribery and extortion.[3][4][5][6]
In 2010, he left the U.S. Attorney's office to join the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In that role, Constable managed the daily operations of the approximately 3,500 employee, multi-billion dollar department and directly oversaw the administration of certain key program areas, including: the Labor Planning and Analysis, Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Development, and Workplace Standards sections.[7] Along with Commissioner Harold J. Wirths, Constable implemented several administrative and programmatic reforms to streamline the efficiency of the department.
On November 21, 2011, Governor Chris Christie announced that he chose Constable to be the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, to replace incumbent Commissioner Lori Grifa.[8] Constable started in the new position upon Grifa's departure on January 2, 2012.[9]
Constable was also an adjunct professor at Rutgers School of Law–Newark and Fordham Law School in New York.[10] In addition to overseeing the Department of Community Affairs, Commissioner Constable serves as Chair of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority, and the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission.[11][12]
Superstorm Sandy
On Monday, October 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy caused unprecedented damage to New Jersey’s housing, business, infrastructure, health, social service and environmental sectors. [13] Immediately following the Storm, Governor Christie tapped Commissioner Constable and DCA as the lead in providing Sandy-displaced families with temporary and permanent housing options. As the State continues to rebuild and recover, the DCA has been entrusted to administer billions in federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery and FEMA funds to support New Jersey’s efforts to rebuild homes, businesses, and infrastructure impacted by Superstorm Sandy.[14]
In his role as commissioner, Constable "'gets high marks' for his willingness to meet with people and tackle issues directly," according to Bill Dressel, executive director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities, a lobbying group for local government officials. Dressel went on to say that Constable had been "positive, particularly with regard to Sandy recovery".[15]
References
- ^ 07 — Truman Scholars Association. Trumanscholars.org (May 7, 2010).
- ^ Department of Labor and Workforce Development | About the Deputy Commissioner. Lwd.dol.state.nj.us (February 16, 2012).
- ^ Guttenberg mayor, wife found guilty of extortion, tax charges. New Jersey On-Line.
- ^ Passaic County councilwoman pleads guilty to disability fraud. New Jersey On-Line.
- ^ Ex-Linden housing official sentenced to 5 years in prison for bid-rigging scheme. New Jersey On-Line.
- ^ East Orange code official admits taking bribes for building permits. New Jersey On-Line.
- ^ About the Deputy Commissioner. lwd.dol.state.nj.us
- ^ Christie Nominates Deputy Labor Commissioner To Take Over Department Of Community Affairs. Njtoday.net (November 21, 2011).
- ^ State Community Affairs chief Lori Grifa to be replaced by Deputy Labor Commissioner Richard . NewJerseyNewsroom.com (November 21, 2011). Newjerseynewsroom.com (November 21, 2011). Retrieved on June 21, 2014.
- ^ Richard Constable. Fordham Law.
- ^ "September 13, 2010 – Governor Chris Christie Files Appointments". Office of the Governor. September 13, 2010. Retrieved November 13, 2010.
- ^ State Ethics Commission | Members. Nj.gov (March 15, 2012).
- ^ Testimony of Hon. Richard E. Constable, III Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs. Hearing of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. njleg.state.nj.us. April 15, 2013
- ^ Sandy-Impacted Communities Get )1 Million Boost. Nj1015.com (June 12, 2013). Retrieved on June 21, 2014.
- ^ Hoboken Sandy allegations: DCA commissioner had reputation for fighting corruption under Christie. NJ.com. Retrieved on June 21, 2014.