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| office1 = Member of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] from the [[ |
| office1 = Member of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] from the [[New Jersey's 40th legislative district|40th District]] |
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⚫ | '''Kevin J. Rooney''' (born January 13, 1960) is an American [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] politician who represented the [[New Jersey's 40th legislative district|40th Legislative District]] in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] from 2016 to 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.njassemblyrepublicans.com/rooney/|title=Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney – NJ Assembly Republicans|website=www.njassemblyrepublicans.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-31}}</ref> Rooney served in the General Assembly as Deputy Republican Whip from 2021 to 2022 and served as the Deputy Minority Conference Leader from 2022 to 2024.<ref name=NJLEG/> Before serving in the Assembly, Rooney served as a Committeeman in [[Wyckoff, New Jersey|Wyckoff]]. |
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⚫ | '''Kevin J. Rooney''' (born January 13, 1960) is an American [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] politician who |
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== Early and personal life == |
== Early and personal life == |
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Rooney was born in [[Paterson, New Jersey]]. He is a lifelong [[Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County]] resident and grew up in [[Upper Saddle River, New Jersey|Upper Saddle River]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://patch.com/new-jersey/wyckoff/wyckoff-mayor-kevin-rooney-announces-state-assembly-candidacy-0|title=Wyckoff Mayor, County Clerk Announce Run For District 40 Legislative Seats|date=2016-04-26|newspaper=Wyckoff, NJ Patch|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-31}}</ref> He graduated from [[Northern Highlands Regional High School]] in [[Allendale, New Jersey]], |
Rooney was born in [[Paterson, New Jersey]]. He is a lifelong [[Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County]] resident and grew up in [[Upper Saddle River, New Jersey|Upper Saddle River]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://patch.com/new-jersey/wyckoff/wyckoff-mayor-kevin-rooney-announces-state-assembly-candidacy-0|title=Wyckoff Mayor, County Clerk Announce Run For District 40 Legislative Seats|date=2016-04-26|newspaper=Wyckoff, NJ Patch|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-31}}</ref> He graduated in 1977 from [[Northern Highlands Regional High School]] in [[Allendale, New Jersey|Allendale]], graduated in 1980 from [[Ramapo College]] in 1980 with a major in business<ref>Nesi, Chris. [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/666221231/ "Four are vying for two seats on the governing body"], ''Suburban News'', October 22, 2009. Accessed January 25, 2022, via [[Newspapers.com]]. "Kevin J. Rooney... Education: Northern Highlands Regional High School, 1977. Graduated from Ramapo College in Mahwah in 1980."</ref> and attended [[Cook College]] of [[Rutgers University]] for [[arboriculture]]. |
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Rooney won the 2013 version of the [[Food Network]] series [[Chopped (TV series)|''Chopped'']], donating his $10,000 winnings to Oasis – A Haven for Women and Children based in [[Paterson, New Jersey|Paterson]].<ref>Gerace, Joseph M. [https://patch.com/new-jersey/wyckoff/rooney-wins-chopped-crown "Rooney Wins ''Chopped'' Crown; Former mayor says he'll donate his $10,000 prize to charity."], Wyckoff Patch, February 25, 2013. Accessed November 14, 2017. "In a televised battle for culinary supremacy, Wyckoff Committeeman Kevin Rooney took home the ''Chopped'' crown Sunday night on The Food Network.... Rooney won $10,000 for his victory, and told northjersey.com that he'd give the prize away to charity."</ref> |
Rooney won the 2013 version of the [[Food Network]] series [[Chopped (TV series)|''Chopped'']], donating his $10,000 winnings to Oasis – A Haven for Women and Children based in [[Paterson, New Jersey|Paterson]].<ref>Gerace, Joseph M. [https://patch.com/new-jersey/wyckoff/rooney-wins-chopped-crown "Rooney Wins ''Chopped'' Crown; Former mayor says he'll donate his $10,000 prize to charity."], Wyckoff Patch, February 25, 2013. Accessed November 14, 2017. "In a televised battle for culinary supremacy, Wyckoff Committeeman Kevin Rooney took home the ''Chopped'' crown Sunday night on The Food Network.... Rooney won $10,000 for his victory, and told northjersey.com that he'd give the prize away to charity."</ref> |
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Rooney is the Managing Partner of HMS Global Holdings, LLC. He resides in [[Wyckoff, New Jersey|Wyckoff]] with his wife Hayley Shotmeyer Rooney. They have four children and |
Rooney is the Managing Partner of HMS Global Holdings, LLC. He resides in [[Wyckoff, New Jersey|Wyckoff]] with his wife Hayley Shotmeyer Rooney. They have four children and four grandchildren.<ref>[https://www.kevinjrooney.com/about-kevin-j-rooney/ About], Kevin J. Rooney. Accessed May 6, 2022. "He and his wife, Hayley, have lived in Wyckoff for over 25 years where they raised their four children: Victoria, Jordan, Austin and Cassidy. In addition to their four children, Kevin has four grandchildren: Gryffin, Scarlett, Liam, and Brodie."</ref> |
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== Early political career == |
== Early political career == |
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Rooney served on the Wyckoff Zoning Board from 1999 to 2009. He was first elected to the Wyckoff Township in 2009 and was as a member until 2016. He served as |
Rooney served on the Wyckoff Zoning Board from 1999 to 2009. He was first elected to the Wyckoff Township Committee in 2009 and was as a member until 2016. He served as deputy mayor in 2010 and 2014, and was selected as the township's mayor in 2011, 2015 and 2016.<ref name=NJLEG>[https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster/390/assemblyman-rooney Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney (R)], [[New Jersey Legislature]]. Accessed April 27, 2022.</ref> |
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== New Jersey Assembly == |
== New Jersey General Assembly == |
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In December 2016, Rooney became an Assemblyman representing the 40th Legislative District of New Jersey when he was selected to complete [[Scott Rumana]]'s term in the Assembly when Rumana resigned his seat after he was appointed to serve as a judge in [[New Jersey Superior Court]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/wyckoff/2016/11/22/republicans-pick-kevin-rooney-fill-assembly-seat/94308802/|title=Republicans pick Kevin Rooney to fill Assembly seat|newspaper=North Jersey|language=en|access-date=2017-01-31}}</ref> |
In December 2016, Rooney became an Assemblyman representing the 40th Legislative District of New Jersey when he was selected to complete [[Scott Rumana]]'s term in the Assembly when Rumana resigned his seat after he was appointed to serve as a judge in [[New Jersey Superior Court]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/wyckoff/2016/11/22/republicans-pick-kevin-rooney-fill-assembly-seat/94308802/|title=Republicans pick Kevin Rooney to fill Assembly seat|newspaper=North Jersey|language=en|access-date=2017-01-31}}</ref> |
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In the wake of the [[New Jersey legislative districts, 2021 apportionment|2021 apportionment]], with several municipalities in [[Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County]] added to the 40th district, [[Al Barlas]] gained support from Republican leaders for the second seat that had been held by Rooney, and was paired with DePhillips in the [[2023 New Jersey General Assembly election]].<ref name=Globe2022>[[David Wildstein|Wildstein, David]]. [https://newjerseyglobe.com/legislature/bergen-passaic-essex-back-corrado-dephillips-and-barlas-in-40th-district-next-year/ "Bergen, Passaic, Essex back Corrado, DePhillips and Barlas in 40th district next year"], ''New Jersey Globe'', November 10, 2022. Accessed January 11, 2024. "With about one-third of the newly drawn 40th legislative district now sitting in Essex County, State Sen. Kristin Corrado (R-Totowa) and Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips (R-Wyckoff) will seek re-election next year on a ticket with Essex County GOP Chairman Al Barlas running for the State Assembly – a move that has the support of party leaders in Bergen, Passaic and Essex. The move leaves Assemblyman Kevin Rooney (R-Wyckoff) without a seat next year as party leaders adjust for the realities of legislative redistricting that puts seven Essex County municipalities into the district."</ref> |
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=== Tenure === |
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=== Committee assignments === |
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*Consumer Affairs |
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== District 40 == |
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[[File:New Jersey's 40th Legislative District (2012-2022 Apportionment).png|thumb|right|New Jersey's 40th Legislative District (2012-2022 Apportionment)]] |
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Each of the 40 districts in the New Jersey Legislature has one representative in the [[New Jersey Senate]] and two members in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]]. [[40th Legislative District (New Jersey)|New Jersey's 40th Legislative District]] encompasses parts of [[Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen]], [[Passaic County, New Jersey|Passaic]], [[Essex County, New Jersey|Essex]], and [[Morris County, New Jersey|Morris Counites]]. The current representatives from the [[40th Legislative District (New Jersey)|40th District]] to the [[219th New Jersey Legislature]] are:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/roster.asp|title=Legislative Roster 2020-2021 Session|work=New Jersey Legislature|access-date=8 February 2020}}</ref> |
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* Senator [[Kristin Corrado]] <span {{Party shading/Republican}}>(R)</span> |
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* Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney <span {{Party shading/Republican}}>(R)</span> |
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* Assemblyman [[Christopher DePhillips]] <span {{Party shading/Republican}}>(R)</span> |
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== Electoral history == |
== Electoral history == |
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=== New Jersey Assembly === |
=== New Jersey Assembly === |
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=== 2019 === |
=== 2019 === |
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In 2019, Democrats Maria Martini Cordonnier and Micheal Sedon won the primary to challenge Rooney and his running mate [[Christopher DePhillips]]. However, Sedon dropped out of the general election and was replaced with former Bergen County Freeholder Julie O'Brien. During the election, Rooney and DePhillips skipped a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters, claiming it was unfair.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/fl/rooney-dephillips-decline-second-lwv-debate-saying-first-one-was-unfair/|title=Rooney, DePhillips decline second LWV debate, saying first one was unfair|work=New Jersey Globe|access-date=8 February 2020}}</ref> The Democrats lost to the incumbents. |
In 2019, Democrats Maria Martini Cordonnier and Micheal Sedon won the primary to challenge Rooney and his running mate [[Christopher DePhillips]]. However, Sedon dropped out of the general election and was replaced with former Bergen County Freeholder Julie O'Brien. During the election, Rooney and DePhillips skipped a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters, claiming it was unfair.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/fl/rooney-dephillips-decline-second-lwv-debate-saying-first-one-was-unfair/|title=Rooney, DePhillips decline second LWV debate, saying first one was unfair|work=New Jersey Globe|date=October 27, 2019 |access-date=8 February 2020}}</ref> The Democrats lost to the incumbents. |
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In the 2017 election incumbent [[David C. Russo]] retired, so Republican [[Christopher DePhillips]] ran for the open seat as a team with Rooney. Democrats Christine Ordway and Paul Vagianos and independent |
In the 2017 election incumbent [[David C. Russo]] retired, so Republican [[Christopher DePhillips]] ran for the open seat as a team with Rooney. Democrats Christine Ordway and Paul Vagianos and independent Anthony J. Pellechia also vied for the two Assembly seats. Rooney and DePhillips won the general election. |
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Latest revision as of 18:50, 10 February 2024
Kevin J. Rooney | |
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Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 40th District | |
In office December 12, 2016 – January 9, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Scott T. Rumana |
Succeeded by | Al Barlas |
Member of the Wyckoff Township Committee | |
In office January 1, 2010 – December 12, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Joseph B. Fiorenzo |
Succeeded by | Timothy Shanley |
Personal details | |
Born | Paterson, New Jersey | January 13, 1960
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Hayley Shotmeyer Rooney |
Children | 4 |
Residence | Wyckoff, New Jersey |
Alma mater | Ramapo College Rutgers University |
Website | Legislative Webpage |
Kevin J. Rooney (born January 13, 1960) is an American Republican Party politician who represented the 40th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2016 to 2024.[1] Rooney served in the General Assembly as Deputy Republican Whip from 2021 to 2022 and served as the Deputy Minority Conference Leader from 2022 to 2024.[2] Before serving in the Assembly, Rooney served as a Committeeman in Wyckoff.
Early and personal life
[edit]Rooney was born in Paterson, New Jersey. He is a lifelong Bergen County resident and grew up in Upper Saddle River.[3] He graduated in 1977 from Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale, graduated in 1980 from Ramapo College in 1980 with a major in business[4] and attended Cook College of Rutgers University for arboriculture.
Rooney won the 2013 version of the Food Network series Chopped, donating his $10,000 winnings to Oasis – A Haven for Women and Children based in Paterson.[5]
Rooney is the Managing Partner of HMS Global Holdings, LLC. He resides in Wyckoff with his wife Hayley Shotmeyer Rooney. They have four children and four grandchildren.[6]
Early political career
[edit]Rooney served on the Wyckoff Zoning Board from 1999 to 2009. He was first elected to the Wyckoff Township Committee in 2009 and was as a member until 2016. He served as deputy mayor in 2010 and 2014, and was selected as the township's mayor in 2011, 2015 and 2016.[2]
New Jersey General Assembly
[edit]In December 2016, Rooney became an Assemblyman representing the 40th Legislative District of New Jersey when he was selected to complete Scott Rumana's term in the Assembly when Rumana resigned his seat after he was appointed to serve as a judge in New Jersey Superior Court.[7]
In the wake of the 2021 apportionment, with several municipalities in Essex County added to the 40th district, Al Barlas gained support from Republican leaders for the second seat that had been held by Rooney, and was paired with DePhillips in the 2023 New Jersey General Assembly election.[8]
Electoral history
[edit]New Jersey Assembly
[edit]2019
[edit]In 2019, Democrats Maria Martini Cordonnier and Micheal Sedon won the primary to challenge Rooney and his running mate Christopher DePhillips. However, Sedon dropped out of the general election and was replaced with former Bergen County Freeholder Julie O'Brien. During the election, Rooney and DePhillips skipped a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters, claiming it was unfair.[9] The Democrats lost to the incumbents.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Kevin J. Rooney (Incumbent) | 22,562 | 28.4% | 1.7 | |
Republican | Christopher P. DePhillips (Incumbent) | 21,955 | 27.6% | 1.3 | |
Democratic | Julie O'Brien | 17,557 | 22.1% | 1.1 | |
Democratic | Maria Martini Cordonnier | 17,332 | 21.8 | 0.8 | |
Total votes | '79,426' | '100.0' |
2017
[edit]In the 2017 election incumbent David C. Russo retired, so Republican Christopher DePhillips ran for the open seat as a team with Rooney. Democrats Christine Ordway and Paul Vagianos and independent Anthony J. Pellechia also vied for the two Assembly seats. Rooney and DePhillips won the general election.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Kevin J. Rooney (Incumbent) | 31,170 | 26.8 | 0.8 | |
Republican | Christopher P. DePhillips | 30,610 | 26.3 | 1.7 | |
Democratic | Christine Ordway | 27,092 | 23.3 | 1.0 | |
Democratic | Paul Vagianos | 26,737 | 23.0 | 0.8 | |
You Tell Me | Anthony J. Pellechia | 748 | 0.6 | N/A | |
Total votes | '116,357' | '100.0' |
References
[edit]- ^ "Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney – NJ Assembly Republicans". www.njassemblyrepublicans.com. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ a b Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney (R), New Jersey Legislature. Accessed April 27, 2022.
- ^ "Wyckoff Mayor, County Clerk Announce Run For District 40 Legislative Seats". Wyckoff, NJ Patch. April 26, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ Nesi, Chris. "Four are vying for two seats on the governing body", Suburban News, October 22, 2009. Accessed January 25, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "Kevin J. Rooney... Education: Northern Highlands Regional High School, 1977. Graduated from Ramapo College in Mahwah in 1980."
- ^ Gerace, Joseph M. "Rooney Wins Chopped Crown; Former mayor says he'll donate his $10,000 prize to charity.", Wyckoff Patch, February 25, 2013. Accessed November 14, 2017. "In a televised battle for culinary supremacy, Wyckoff Committeeman Kevin Rooney took home the Chopped crown Sunday night on The Food Network.... Rooney won $10,000 for his victory, and told northjersey.com that he'd give the prize away to charity."
- ^ About, Kevin J. Rooney. Accessed May 6, 2022. "He and his wife, Hayley, have lived in Wyckoff for over 25 years where they raised their four children: Victoria, Jordan, Austin and Cassidy. In addition to their four children, Kevin has four grandchildren: Gryffin, Scarlett, Liam, and Brodie."
- ^ "Republicans pick Kevin Rooney to fill Assembly seat". North Jersey. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ Wildstein, David. "Bergen, Passaic, Essex back Corrado, DePhillips and Barlas in 40th district next year", New Jersey Globe, November 10, 2022. Accessed January 11, 2024. "With about one-third of the newly drawn 40th legislative district now sitting in Essex County, State Sen. Kristin Corrado (R-Totowa) and Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips (R-Wyckoff) will seek re-election next year on a ticket with Essex County GOP Chairman Al Barlas running for the State Assembly – a move that has the support of party leaders in Bergen, Passaic and Essex. The move leaves Assemblyman Kevin Rooney (R-Wyckoff) without a seat next year as party leaders adjust for the realities of legislative redistricting that puts seven Essex County municipalities into the district."
- ^ "Rooney, DePhillips decline second LWV debate, saying first one was unfair". New Jersey Globe. October 27, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "2019-official-general-results-general-assembly.pdf" (PDF). New Jersey Secretary of State. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "2017-official-general-election-results-general-assembly.pdf" (PDF). New Jersey Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
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- Northern Highlands Regional High School alumni
- Republican Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly
- Politicians from Paterson, New Jersey
- People from Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
- People from Wyckoff, New Jersey
- Politicians from Bergen County, New Jersey
- Ramapo College alumni
- Rutgers University alumni
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