As Assemblyman Green leaves, questions remain

Assemblyman Jerry Green (D-22)

Plainfield's Assemblyman Jerry Green steps down from position as VP for Local Affairs at the Alman Group today, as noted by the Asbury Park Press last Friday.

In spite of the fact that Green says legal opinions he sought and got gave him a green light for the activities he performed for the Westfield firm.

So why is he stepping down?

By not hanging tough, Assemblyman Green leaves us wondering --

• Who were Assemblyman Green's clients?
• What services did he perform for them?
• Did any of his work involve lobbying his colleagues in the Legislature on behalf of his clients over matters on which those colleagues were working?
• Why didn't Assemblyman Green list the Alman Group on his financial disclosure form?

One would think he would want to leave with his reputation unsullied and his head held high, wouldn't one?

The unanswered questions are sure to dog him.

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Jerry Green, Alman Group VP and Assemblyman --

• Gannett (10/1): "Lawmakers still finding ways to hide conflicts" -- Featuring Assemblyman Green.
• Plainfield Today (10/1): "Assemblyman Jerry Green comes under scrutiny"
• Plainfield Today (10/3): "Assemblyman Jerry Green resigns abruptly"
• Plainfield Today (10/5): "Assemblyman Green's resignation: Does the Courier get it?"
• Asbury Park Press (10/12): "Assemblyman giving up job at Westfield lobbying firm"
• Alman Group: "Alman Group website"
• Legislature: "Assemblyman Jerry Green"

-- Dan Damon

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