Denise Coyle

Denise Coyle
J.D.
Member of the New Jersey Assembly
for Republican Party
In office
2008–2012
Succeeded by Jack Ciattarelli
Personal details
Born Denise
June 22, 1953
Citizenship  United States
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Dr. Dennis Coyle
Children Kathryn, Kara
Residence Somerset County, New Jersey
Education B.A. in History, J.D.
Alma mater Saint Mary's College, Rutgers School of Law - Camden
Occupation Politician
Profession American Politician
Known for New Jersey General Assembly
Committees Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, Human Services Committee

Denise Coyle (born June 22, 1953) is an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from January 2008 to January 2012, where she represented the 16th Legislative District.

In the Assembly, Coyle served on the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee and the Human Services Committee.[1]

Coyle has been a member of the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 1996–2007, serving as Deputy Director in 1998, 2003 and 2007 and as Director in 1999 and 2004. She served on the Branchburg Township Committee from 1992 to 1996, serving as Deputy Mayor of Branchburg in 1994, and as Mayor of Branchburg, New Jersey in 1993.[1]

Coyle received a B.A. in History from Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, and was awarded a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law - Camden.[1] Coyle is married to Dr. Dennis Coyle and has two daughters, Kathryn and Kara.

Coyle did not run for re-election in 2011. She was succeeded by Jack Ciattarelli.[2]

Organizations:

  • Board of Trustees, Somerset County United Way, 1999–present
  • Treasurer, Founder/Co-Chair, Somerset County Regional Center Partnership, 1997–2002
  • Center for the American Woman and Politics
  • Eagleton Institute of Politics
  • Member, Heritage Trail Association
  • Leadership New Jersey
  • Member, New Jersey Association for Elected Women Officials
  • Member/Past President, Somerset County Governing Officials Association
  • Member, Somerset County Federation of Republican Women.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:

  • Executive Vice President, Somerset County Business Partnership, 2001–present
  • Member, New Jersey Highlands Task Force, 2003–2005
  • Member, Community Development Corporation-Renaissance Task Force, 2000
  • Vice President, Somerset Coalition for Smart Growth, 1998–2000
  • Chair, Somerset County Economic Development Summit, 1997, 1998
  • Governor's Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Assemblywoman Coyle's Legislative Website, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed April 23, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Turnover in N.J. Legislature is slight". Asbury Park Press. 2012-01-10. Retrieved 2012-01-20.
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