Cory Atkins
Cory Atkins | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 14th Middlesex district | |
In office 1999–2019 | |
Preceded by | Pam Resor |
Succeeded by | Tami Gouveia |
Personal details | |
Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | February 10, 1947
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Massachusetts at Boston |
Occupation | Writer/legislator |
Cory Atkins (born February 10, 1947) is an American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1999 to 2019.[1] Atkins is a Concord resident and a member of the Democratic Party.[2]
Background
Born in
Politics
June 1, 2016, Voted Yea on Bill S 735 to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in public places.[5]
March 9, 2016, Voted Yea on Bill H4049 to establish regulations for ride-sharing companies.[6]
July 31, 2014, Voted Yea on Bill H 4278 to amend firearm laws[7]
June 18, 2014, Voted Yea on Bill S 2123 to increase the minimum wage[8]
January 22, 2013, Atkins introduced House Bill 2491, authorizing the town of Concord to impose an income tax on its residents to provide property tax relief.[9]
Jan 28, 2010, Voted Yea on Bill H 4441 to establish school nutrition standards[10]
April 27, 2009, Voted Yea along with 108 other Democrats on the Sciortino Amdt to increase sales tax from 5 percent to 6.25 percent[11]
July 29, 2008, Voted Nay to Bill H 5022 to reduce the firearm licensing fee[12]
Jan. 23, 2008, Voted Yea to Bill H 4477 to ban cellphone use while driving a motorcycle[13]
Protest vote
Cory Atkins is well known for her protest vote against Mass. House Speaker Sal DiMaisi's reelection in 2009. Atkins, along with six other Democrats, voted "present" as a signal to the need for new leadership on Beacon Hill.[14] These seven Democrats were praised for their bold vote against DiMaisi. Atkins pointed to her duty to serve her constituents with her best judgement.[15]
References
- ^ [1] Ballotpedia, Cory Atkins
- ^ Cory Atkins. Massachusetts General Court.
- ^ [2] Ballotpedia, Cory Atkins
- ^ Votesmart.org-Cory Atkins
- ^ [3] Vote Smart, S 735 - Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity - Key Vote
- ^ [4] Vote Smart, H 4049 - Establishes Regulations for Ride-Sharing Companies - Key Vote
- ^ [5] Vote Smart, H 4278
- ^ [6] Vote Smart, S 2123
- ^ [7] MA Legislature Bill H.2491
- ^ [8] Vote Smart, H 4441
- ^ [9] Vote Smart, Sciortino Amdt
- ^ [10] VoteSmart, H 5022
- ^ [11] Vote Smart, H 4477
- ^ [12] Mass Live, Mass. House Speaker Sal DiMaisi re-elected by Democrats despite ethics questions
- ^ 'Beacon Hill's 7 Brave Souls', Yvonne Abraham, Boston Globe, 10/18/09