John C. Gibson

Who is John C. Gibson?

John C. "Jack" Gibson is an American Republican politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly where he represented the 1st legislative district from 2004-2006. Gibson also served in the Assembly from 1992-2002. He served in the Assembly on the Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Transportation Committees.

On Election Day, November 8, 2005, incumbent Assemblyman Gibson was ousted by Democrat Nelson Albano, in the politically split 1st District, which covers Cape May County and portions of Cumberland County.

In the Assembly, Gibson sponsored laws which dedicate $25 million annually for beach protection, increased the property tax deduction for veterans, updated the Right to Farm Act, and John’s Law. He also supported legislation to cut the sales tax, the income tax, and the corporate tax rate for small companies. Jack has also supported freezing property taxes for needy senior citizens and created the NJ SAVER property tax rebate program.

Gibson has served on the New Jersey Beach Erosion Commission from 1994-2002 and on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission from 2001-2002.