FINANCIAL · NJ · 1962-1970
John A. Kervick
Treasurer · Democrat · New Jersey
On the record
Pleaded guilty 1971 to extortion; first Cabinet-level NJ official to plea
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · extortion
Background
John A. Kervick served as Treasurer of New Jersey from 1962–1970 (8 years). Took office after Aaron K. Neeld; succeeded by Joseph M. McCrane Jr.. Press-relevant: Pleaded guilty 1971 to extortion; first Cabinet-level NJ official to plea. Same-year political environment (1962): Governor Richard J. Hughes.
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- Feather O'Connor (1986-1990)
- Kenneth D. Merin (1982-1986)
- Clifford A. Goldman (1976-1981)
- Richard C. Leone (1974-1976)
- Joseph M. McCrane Jr. (1970-1974)
- Aaron K. Neeld (1954-1962)
- Walter T. Margetts Jr. (1949-1954)