John Catalano | |
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Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 10th District | |
In office January 14, 2020 –January 9, 2024 Servingwith Gregory P. McGuckin | |
Preceded by | David W. Wolfe |
Succeeded by | Paul Kanitira |
Personal details | |
Born | November 3,1949 |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Brick,New Jersey |
Alma mater | Midwestern State University (B.S.) |
Occupation | Jeweller |
Website | Legislative Website |
John Catalano (born November 3,1949) is an American Republican Party politician,who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2020 to 2024,where he represented the 10th Legislative District.
A graduate of Midwestern State University,Catalano owns and operates a jewelry store. Catalano served on the Brick Township Council in 2010. [1]
In March 2019,Catalano was selected by acclimation by the Ocean County Republican Party to receive the official party line for the 10th district's second assembly seat,after David W. Wolfe announced that he would be leaving the assembly after 28 years in office. [2]
Catalano took office in the Assembly on January 14,2020.
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