The New Jersey Legislature is mourning a colleague, Assemblyman Ron Dancer, an army veteran and Republican from Ocean County who served for nearly 20 years in the Legislature. Dancer died at age 73, after battling a long illness. He most recently served as assistant minority leader for his party. Dancer was known for his quiet demeanor on the Assembly floor. Most of the legislation he ushered through focused on military veterans, farming communities and the horseracing industry — in which his family played a prominent role.
In a statement, Gov. Phil Murphy noted Dancer’s ability to work across the aisle and his humble nature. Minority leader John DiMaio called him a “true patriot, statesman and gentleman.” State flags will be lowered to half-staff in his honor and memory.
