In addition to hearing about Assemblyman Benson's background and interests, we will be asking him how we can work effectively to further our social justice goals in NJ.  Assemblyman Benson has been a key sponsor of the NJ Electric Vehicle legislation and a key advocate for attracting business and jobs to NJ.

Assemblyman Dan Benson (D-14 Mercer) first joined the Assembly in 2011 and is currently serving his fifth term. A former member of the Environment, Commerce, and Law and Public Safety Committees, the Assemblyman currently serves as the Chair of the Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee and as a member of the Health and Budget Committees, in addition to being Deputy Conference Leader. He represents towns in Mercer and Middlesex Counties including Cranbury, East Windsor, Hamilton, Hightstown, Jamesburg, Monroe, Plainsboro, Robbinsville, and Spotswood.

Assemblyman Benson has a Bachelor of Science in physics and government from Georgetown University and a Master of Public Policy in science and technology policy from Rutgers University. He is an energy and telecommunications policy consultant and resides in Hamilton with his wife Hande and their son Nicholas.