Thomas M. McGee
Tom McGee | |
|---|---|
Edward J. Clancy, Jr. | |
| Succeeded by | Steven Walsh |
| Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party | |
| In office 2013–2016 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Walsh |
| Succeeded by | Gus Bickford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1955 New England School of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
Thomas M. McGee (born December 15, 1955).
Early life and education
McGee was born on December 15, 1955, in Lynn, Massachusetts as the son of Thomas W. McGee, former speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1975–1984).[2]
Career
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McGee was chairman of the Senate Labor and Workforce Development Committee, the Joint Public Service Committee, and the Joint Children's Caucus. Prior to serving in the Senate, he was an attorney who served as a state representative from 1995 to 2002.[3] McGee was elected Chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party on October 17, 2013.[4]
Mayor of Lynn
In 2017 McGee he was elected mayor of Lynn defeating incumbent mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy in a landslide.[5] The Mayor also serves as the Chairperson for the Lynn School Committee for Lynn Public Schools.
Personal life
McGee is married and lives in Lynn with his wife, Maria, and their children, Thomas and Katherine.[6]
References
- ^ Welch, William F.; James, Steven T. (eds., 2008). Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2007–2008). p. 60. Massachusetts General Court.
- ^ McNamara, Eileen (January 31, 2001). "A lawmaker learned well." The Boston Globe.
- ^ "Member Profile – Thomas M. McGee." Massachusetts General Court.
- ^ "Sen. Tom McGee Elected Chair of Mass Dems". MassDems. Archived from the original on 2013-10-23.
- ^ "McGee Elected Mayor of Lynn – Lynn Journal".
- ^ "Senator Thomas M. McGee - Profile".