Scott Rudder

Who is Scott Rudder?

Scott Rudder is an American Republican politician, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since January 8, 2008, where he represents the 8th legislative district.

Rudder serves in the Assembly on the Environment and Solid Waste Committee and the Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee.

Rudder started his career working for Congressman Jim Saxton on military and veterans' issues in Washington, D.C. He later worked in the administration of Governor Christie Todd Whitman, as well as for New Jersey State Assembly Speaker Jack Collins in the Assembly Republican office.

Rudder had served on the Medford Township Council from 1998–2008, serving as Mayor or Deputy Mayor for six out of those ten years. He served in the New Jersey Army National Guard from 1996–2000 and currently works as a Manager, Business Development at Lockheed Martin.

Rudder received a B.A. from West Virginia University, with a major in Political Science.

In March 2009, Rudder, along with fellow Assembly member Dawn Marie Addiego, voluntarily took a 10% cut from his legislative salary in light of New Jersey's current economic crisis. Rudder and Addiego have also introduced legisation requiring all legislators take a 10% cut in salary. A legal opinion from the New Jersey Office of Legislative Services found that they were the first lawmakers in New Jersey history to ask to waive part of their salary. Rudder has also declined to take part in the State Health Benefits program, as he does not believe taxpayers should pay for health costs of legislators.