John J. Horn | |
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Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Industry | |
In office September 1976 (acting) / January 19, 1978 (confirmed) – January 25, 1982 | |
Preceded by | Joseph A. Hoffman |
Succeeded by | Roger Bodman |
Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 5th Legislative District | |
In office January 10, 1974 – September 22, 1976 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Angelo Errichetti |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the Legislative District 3D | |
In office January 9, 1968 – January 10, 1974 Serving with Lee B. Laskin and James Florio | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | District dissolved |
Personal details | |
Born | Camden, New Jersey | November 2, 1917
Died | January 6, 1999 Brick Township, New Jersey | (aged 81)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Frances P. Hartmann |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Seaside Park, New Jersey |
Alma mater | Rutgers University–Camden |
Occupation | Labor leader |
John J. Horn (November 2, 1917 – January 6, 1999) was an American labor leader and Democratic Party politician. He served in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature, serving in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1968 to 1974 and in the New Jersey Senate from 1974 to 1976. He was then nominated by Governor of New Jersey Brendan Byrne to join his cabinet as commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Industry, a position he held from 1976 until 1982.