Chris Christie

@Governor of New Jersey, Timeline and Personal Life ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Chris Christie is a Republican leader who is presently the Governor of New Jersey New Jersey Republicans American Rutgers University University Of Delaware Leaders Political Leaders Virgo Celebrities Chris Christie is the 55th Governor of New Jersey who is serving his second term in the office. A Republican, he first assumed the office of Governor in 2010 and implemented certain aggressive reforms in the fields of taxation, health benefits and education. New Jersey’s economy which had been on the decline over the past several years was revived under his leadership. Rising levels of unemployment, which had been one of the state’s major issues was tackled with the creation of over 143,100 private sector jobs. Christie is known for his argumentative and aggressive style of leadership which has been held responsible for his political successes. His interest in politics was apparent from an early age. Even as a student he actively participated in the gubernatorial campaign of Tom Kean. He studied to become a lawyer and practiced for some years before plunging head on into politics. It was during George Bush’s re-election campaign where he was volunteering that Christie decided to run for office himself. Thus began his political career which culminated in his becoming the Governor of New Jersey in 2010. He became immensely popular due to his educational and taxation policies. His administration was much appreciated for the quick and effective disaster management in the wake of the Superstorm Sandy.

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Birthday: September 6, 1962 Nationality: American Famous: Governor of New Jersey, Republicans, Rutgers University, University Of Delaware, Leaders, Political Leaders Ideologies: Republicans City/State: New Jersey Spouses: Mary Pat Known as: Christopher James Christie Information Detail Birthday September 6, 1962 Nationality American Famous Governor of New Jersey, Republicans, Rutgers University, University Of Delaware, Leaders, Political Leaders Ideologies Republicans City/State New Jersey Spouses Mary Pat Known as Christopher James Christie Childrens Andrew Christie, Bridget Christie, Patrick Christie, Sarah Christie Universities Rutgers University,University Of Delaware Notable Alumnis Rutgers University University Of Delaware Birth Place Newark Height 180cm Gender Male Father Wilbur James Christie Mother Sondra Grasso Net Worth $4 million as of Oct 4,2016 Sun Sign Virgo Born in Newark Famous as Governor of New Jersey

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He met fellow student Mary Pat at the University of Delaware and married her in 1986. The couple has four children. Unsplash Personal Life

He was born on September 6, 1962 to Wilbur James Christie and Sondra Grasso. His father worked as a certified public accountant. He is of mixed ancestry. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He attended Livingston High School from where he graduated in 1980. He became interested in politics while in school and was highly impressed by a talk the then state legislator, Tom Kean gave to his class. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He studied political science from the University of Delaware and graduated in 1984. He decided to become a lawyer and enrolled at the Seton Hall University School of Law. After completing his J.D. he was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar Association in 1987. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He joined the law firm of Dughi, Hewit & Palatucci in New Jersey in 1987. He was a hard working and prudent lawyer who was made a partner in the firm in 1993. He specialized in election law and government affairs among others. Unsplash Career

Christie, a Republican, was elected to the Board of Chosen Freeholders for Morris County in 1994 and the next year he announced that he would run for a seat in the New Jersey General assembly. However, he was defeated by John Murphy. Unsplash Career

He worked as a registered statehouse lobbyist for Dughi and Hewit from 1999 to 2001. Along with Palatucci he also lobbied on behalf of GPU Energy for deregulation of New Jersey’s electric and gas industry. Unsplash Career

He was appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey by President George W. Bush in 2001. He received overwhelming support from the Republican Party though there were some dissenters who were not satisfied with Christie’s prior experience. Unsplash Career

In 2002, he became the Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer in New Jersey, a post he served till 2008. There were 137 attorneys in his office. Tackling public corruption was made a high priority during his tenure. Unsplash Career

As the Governor of New Jersey he brought about a lot of changes in the administration especially in the fields of education and taxes. His administration created several new jobs and boosted the economy of the state. Equally commendable was the administration’s rescue and rehabilitation work in the aftermath of the Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Unsplash Major Works

Information	Detail
Birthday	September 6, 1962
Nationality	American
Famous	Governor of New Jersey, Republicans, Rutgers University, University Of Delaware, Leaders, Political Leaders
Ideologies	Republicans
City/State	New Jersey
Spouses	Mary Pat
Known as	Christopher James Christie
Childrens	Andrew Christie, Bridget Christie, Patrick Christie, Sarah Christie
Universities	Rutgers University,University Of Delaware
Notable Alumnis	Rutgers University University Of Delaware
Birth Place	Newark
Height	180cm
Gender	Male
Father	Wilbur James Christie
Mother	Sondra Grasso
Net Worth	$4 million as of Oct 4,2016
Sun Sign	Virgo
Born in	Newark
Famous as	Governor of New Jersey

Chris Christie

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Sep 6, 1962

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