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Jeff Kessler (Jeffrey Vincent Kessler) was born on 16 November, 1955 in Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Jeff Kessler's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
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Jeffrey Vincent Kessler |
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68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
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16 November, 1955 |
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16 November |
| Birthplace |
Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Jeff Kessler Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Jeff Kessler's Wife?
His wife is Gretchen Kessler
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Gretchen Kessler |
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Jeff Kessler Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jeff Kessler worth at the age of 68 years old? Jeff Kessler’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Jeff Kessler's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Timeline
He is the son of George Henry Kessler (1924–2009) and Rosemary Krupica Kessler (1930–1978).
Jeffrey Vincent Kessler (born November 16, 1955) is an American politician and former Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate in the United States, representing the 2nd district from 1997 to 2017.
He is the former President of the Senate/Lieutenant Governor, Minority Leader of the Senate, Acting President of the Senate and Chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
Kessler is also involved in private practice, where he is a partner in the law firm Berry, Kessler, Crutchfield, Taylor & Gordon.
Kessler was born November 16, 1955, in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Jeff Kessler was born in 1955, he is of Russian descent on his mother's side.
His father served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean War, then later worked as a cookie salesman for Nabisco, he would bring home free samples and damaged cookies which Kessler enjoyed as a child.
His mother stayed at home and took care of Jeff and his three siblings.
Jeff's younger brother, Chris, was diagnosed with aplastic anemia when he was a toddler, he went into remission and survived.
He is a 1974 graduate of Bishop Donahue High School in McMechen, West Virginia.
He also attended West Liberty State College (now West Liberty University) near Wheeling, West Virginia, and the West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia.
In 1994, Chris was elected Marshall County Assessor.
Kessler's mother later died of breast cancer at the age of 47.
Kessler unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination in the 2011 gubernatorial election, losing to Earl Ray Tomblin, and in the 2016 gubernatorial election, losing to Jim Justice.
In 2014, Kessler spearheaded the SCORE Initiative, which stands for Southern Coalfields Organizing and Revitalizing the Economy.
The initiative aims to provide economic opportunities in areas which have suffered from job losses and economic hardships primarily due to losses in the coal industry.
According to Kessler, the program acts as a counterpunch to the effects of the "war on coal" and aims to "change our way of thinking so that [Southern West Virginia] can once again become a region that offers our children and grandchildren opportunities for a better future."
Kessler has previously voted in favor of a bill that eliminated the requirement for a permit and training before a person can carry a concealed weapon.
He refers to himself as a "second amendment advocate."
In 2015, Kessler proposed raising the state cigarette tax by $1 per pack, stating that a $1 increase in the cigarette tax would bring in an estimated $130 million.
Citing West Virginia's relatively high smoking rate, he has proposed setting aside $20 million of the new revenue for substance abuse programs; this move comes as part of a larger effort He also hopes to set aside $10 million of the money for collegiate scholarships.
The idea began to receive increased support in late 2015, with some newspaper boards citing the higher rates of neighboring states and comparing West Virginia's "arbitrarily low" rates to government subsidies for smokers.
