Jerry Green

Gerald B. Green (April 16, 1939 – April 18, 2018) was an American Democratic politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1992 until his death, representing the 22nd Legislative District (from 2002 to 2018) and the 17th Legislative District (1992 to 2002).

Early life Gerald Green was born on April 16, 1939, in Roselle, and graduated from a public high school, where he was a "star basketball player". Along with his wife Wanda, Green lived in Plainfield.

Career Green started his career as a businessman working in marketing and real estate.

Jerry Green was an innovator, a trailblazer and the most influential African American leader ever to come from Union County. — Sergio Granados, Chairman of Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders He was re-elected in 2015 but resigned in January 2018 citing health issues. Assemblyman Nicholas Scutari succeeded him in this capacity.

Before he died, Green was the longest-serving assemblymember in New Jersey. He was one of the key sponsors of the bill that required institutions of higher education to install sprinklers in all dormitories and was one of the facilitators responsible for bringing the Union County College campus to Plainfield.

Death He died on April 18, 2018, just two days following his 79th birthday. Democratic and Republican officials offered their consolations on his death. Linda Carter was appointed in May 2018 to fill Green's vacant Assembly seat.