Garabed "Chuck" Haytaian (born January 28, 1938) is an American Republican Party

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, who was the Speaker of the

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State Assembly during the 'tax revolt' of the

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– Christine Todd Whitman era. He is of Armenian descent.

Political career

He served in the General Assembly from 1982 to 1996. In 1994, he staged an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the

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, falling to incumbent

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, 50%-47%. Haytaian was the Chairman of the

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from 1995 to 2001.

Personal life

Haytaian, born in

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, has been a resident of

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Sexual Harassment Accusation

In 1996, Beth Herbert, administrative assistant at the State House brought sexual harassment charges against Haytaian. She claimed that over a fifteen-month period, Haytaian would periodically call her into his office and molest her. The worst incidents, according to Herbert, took place after his failed Senate bid in 1994. Haytaian in turn filed charges against Herbert for defamation. The State offered paid Herbert $175,000 in a settlement to avoid what they believed would be a more costly legal battle.

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, - , - , - , - 1938 births American people of Armenian descent Chairmen of the New Jersey Republican State Committee Ethnic Armenian politicians Living people People from the Bronx People from Independence Township, New Jersey Speakers of the New Jersey General Assembly Republican Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly {{NewJersey-politician-stub

Political career

Personal life

Sexual Harassment Accusation

See also

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