Robert J. Smullen (born July 29, 1968) is an American politician from the state of New York. A Republican, Smullen has represented the 118th district of the New York State Assembly, covering parts of the North Country and Mohawk Valley, since 2019.[1][2]
Robert J. Smullen | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 118th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Marc W. Butler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 29, 1968 Johnstown, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Megan |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Gloversville, New York, U.S. |
| Education | |
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| Website | Official website |
Career
editSmullen served 24 years with the United States Marine Corps, retiring in 2015 at the rank of colonel.[1] He was a White House Fellow in the Office of the Secretary of Energy in 2003 and 2004, and more recently worked as the executive director of the Hudson River–Black River Regulating District.[3]
Electoral history
editIn April 2018, after longtime Republican Assemblyman Marc W. Butler announced his retirement, Smullen launched his campaign for the 118th Assembly district.[4] Smullen defeated businessman Patrick Vincent in the Republican primary, and bested Democrat Keith Rubino in the November general election with 63% of the vote.[5]
Tax violations
editIn July 2018, while running for the Assembly, Smullen was arrested after he accepted a tax exemption for veterans on two residences at once, a felony.[6] Maintaining that the double filing had been a mistake, Smullen pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in May 2019 after he paid back the town of Niskayuna for the missing property tax.[7][8]
Personal life
editSmullen lives on a farm in Johnstown with his wife, Megan, and their three children.[1] His son, AJ, died in March 2024 after sustaining injuries in a car accident.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Assemblyman Robert Smullen". New York State Assembly. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "Robert Smullen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "Robert Smullen's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ Stephanie Sorrell-White (April 11, 2018). "Robert Smullen announces bid for 118th Assembly District seat". The Times Telegram. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ Lauren Rosenthal (November 7, 2018). "GOP's Robert Smullen wins easily in NY Assembly 118 race". North Country Public Radio. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "118th Assembly District Candidate Robert Smullen Arrested". WKTV. July 24, 2018. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ Pete DeMola (May 17, 2019). "Smullen settles felony tax case as violation". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ Lauren Stanforth (July 19, 2019). "Assemblyman pleaded guilty to violation". The Times Union. Retrieved February 8, 2020.