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Gerry Scharfenberger

Gerry Scharfenberger

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State Representative

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Office
State Representative
State
New Jersey
Jurisdiction
13
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2020 - Present

Education: B.A. Rutgers University (Anthropology); M.A. Hunter College (Anthropology); Ph.D. City University of New York (Anthropology). Occupation: Instructor of Anthropology, Monmouth University. Public service: Middletown Township Landmarks Commission 1996-present, Chair 2011-present; Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders 2018-19; Middletown Township Committee 2005-18, Mayor 2007-08, 2010, 2013, 2016-17, Deputy Mayor 2006, 2009; N.J. Office of Planning Advocacy Director 2010-2018; Middletown Zoning Board of Adjustment 2003-04. Legislative service: General Assembly 2020-present, Minority Policy Chair 2024-present.

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  • Gerry Scharfenberger holds the office of State Representative
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  • Co-sponsored: Establishes program in EDA to encourage employee ownership awareness and provide funding and advisory support.
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-05-07source
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  • Co-sponsored: Enters NJ into Athletic Trainer Compact.
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-05-04source
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  • Co-sponsored: Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-01-13source
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