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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]

Career

Smullen 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

In 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

In 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

Smullen 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

  1. ^ a b c "Assemblyman Robert Smullen". New York State Assembly. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "Robert Smullen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  3. ^ "Robert Smullen's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  4. ^ Stephanie Sorrell-White (April 11, 2018). "Robert Smullen announces bid for 118th Assembly District seat". The Times Telegram. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  5. ^ Lauren Rosenthal (November 7, 2018). "GOP's Robert Smullen wins easily in NY Assembly 118 race". North Country Public Radio. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  6. ^ "118th Assembly District Candidate Robert Smullen Arrested". WKTV. July 24, 2018. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  7. ^ Pete DeMola (May 17, 2019). "Smullen settles felony tax case as violation". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  8. ^ Lauren Stanforth (July 19, 2019). "Assemblyman pleaded guilty to violation". The Times Union. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
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