Five Years Since Governor McGreevey's Resignation

Five years ago today, Gov. Jim McGreevey announced his resignation from office moments after announcing that he was a "gay American." In the five years since the resignation, the former governor and his ex-wife, former First Lady Dina Matos, have both relocated to Union County and have continued to be in and out of the news. Both have written books, appeared on "Oprah" and participated in a contentious divorce and child custody trial. Westfield Patch talked with residents gathered downtown Tuesday night to hear their thoughts on the day that shocked the nation and turned more attention to the Garden State's politics.

Question

What are your thoughts on the fifth anniversary of the resignation of Gov. Jim McGreevey?

Answers

"I was in the hospital after giving birth to my daughter and I saw it on TV. It was a great moment as far as I'm concerned." - Jill Desordi

"I don't really have an opinion." - George Himmel

"That lifestyle is sinful and against God's will." - Anthony Speranza

"We're not doing any better. We're still in a funk." - Paul McGlynn

"I think that he is someone that unfortunately had to resign because of the perception of corruption and investigations regarding his security head, partly due to the climate we were in. Withstanding that, I think Jim McGreevey is a good person who did a lot of good things for our state. Hopefully he is getting on with his life in a positive way." - Rob Kohn

"I'm indifferent, I guess." - Jessica Edge

"I don't know if he should have resigned, quite frankly." - Leigh Schultz

"He should only own up to the corruption allegations. The sexual identity of our officials should not be a part." - Karl Baum

"It's been a good five years." - Dave Collum

"I don't know what to say. He resigned and that's it." - Robert Mezey