L. Harvey Smith
On the record
Operation Bid Rig III — convicted Feb 2011 of federal bribery (Jersey City mayoral candidate took $15K bribe); 7-year sentence
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · bribery
Background
L. Harvey Smith (Democrat) was New Jersey's Assemblymember · House / Assembly 1992–2009 (17 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Mims Hackett Jr.. Press-relevant: Operation Bid Rig III — convicted Feb 2011 of federal bribery (Jersey City mayoral candidate took $15K bribe); 7-year sentence. Same-year political environment (1992): Governor Jim Florio.
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Others who held this office in New Jersey
- Daniel Van Pelt (2008-2009)
- Mims Hackett Jr. (2005-2007)