Steven Pierce
Steven Pierce | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 4th Hampden district | |
In office 1979–1991 | |
Preceded by | John F. Coffey |
Succeeded by | Michael Knapik |
Personal details | |
Born | Johnstown, New York[2] | October 10, 1949
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Union College (BA) Duke University (JD)[3] |
Profession | Attorney |
Steven D. Pierce (born October 10, 1949) is a retired Massachusetts jurist and politician who most recently served as chief justice of the Massachusetts Housing Court. He retired from the Housing Court September 2015.[4]
A graduate of Union College and the Duke University School of Law, Pierce worked as an attorney before being elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1978. He was the House Minority Whip (1983–1987) and the House Minority Leader (1987-1991).[5]
Pierce sought the Republican nomination for
In 1991, Pierce ran in a special election for the Massachusetts's 1st congressional seat. He won the Republican nomination, but lost in the general election to Democrat John Olver.[8]
Pierce rejoined the Weld administration in 1993 as a senior adviser to the governor.
Shortly before her term expired, Swift nominated Pierce to be the chief justice of the Massachusetts Housing Court. He was confirmed by the Massachusetts Governor's Council 6-2.[12]
References
- ^ Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1989-90.
- ^ Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1989-90.
- ^ Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1989-90.
- ^ "Housing Court Chief Justice Steven Pierce to Retire". Archived from the original on 2015-07-13.
- ^ Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1989-90.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MA Governor - R Primary Race - Sep 18, 1990".
- ^ Frank Phillips and Scot Lehigh (January 17, 1993). "Weld out among people so it must be mid-term". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2010-07-21.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MA District 1 - Special Election Race - Jun 04, 1991".
- ^ Frank Phillips and Scot Lehigh (January 17, 1993). "Weld out among people so it must be mid-term". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2010-07-21.
- ^ "Pierce to replace housing director". Boston Globe. December 14, 1994. Retrieved 2010-07-21.
- ^ Thomas Grillo (August 18, 2001). "Mass. Home Sales Down In 2D Quarter". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2010-07-21.
- ^ Elisabeth J. Beardsley (December 19, 2002). "Swift crony made judge amid furor on Gov's Council". Boston Herald. Retrieved 2010-07-21.