Thomas P. Kennedy
Thomas Kennedy | |
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.jpg) Kennedy in 2008 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 2nd Plymouth and Bristol district | |
| In office January 7, 2009 – June 28, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Robert S. Creedon Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Michael Brady |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 9th Plymouth district | |
| In office 1983–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Lawton |
| Succeeded by | Michael Brady |
| Member of the Brockton City Council from Ward 2 | |
| In office 1978–1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1951 Democratic |
Thomas Patrick Kennedy (August 15, 1951 – June 28, 2015) was an American politician.
Early life and education
Born in
Career
Kennedy began his political career as the City of Brockton's Ombudsman under Brockton Mayor David Crosby. Kennedy then entered elected office, serving on the Brockton City Council representing Ward 2 from 1978 to 1985. In addition to serving as Brockton City Councilor, from 1978 to 1983 Kennedy also served as an aide to Congressman Brian Donnelly.[1]
In 1983 Kennedy won a 9-way special Democratic primary for the 9th Plymouth District with 33% of the vote, after incumbent Democratic State Representative Mark Lawton stepped down.[2] Kennedy served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as the 9th Plymouth District State Representative from 1983 until 2009.[3][4]
In 2008, incumbent Democratic State Senator Robert S. Creedon decided not to run for re-election,
Death
Kennedy died from pneumonia in 2015.[7][8]
References
- ISBN 978-1-4671-3395-1.
- ^ "PD43+ » 1983 State Representative Special Democratic Primary 9th Plymouth District". PD43+. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- ^ "Member Profile – Thomas P. Kennedy." Massachusetts General Court.
- ^ Welch, William F.; James, Steven T. (eds., 2008). Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2007–2008). p. 152. Massachusetts General Court.
- ^ Allegrini, Elaine. "Political frenzy erupts as Creedon moves to leave Senate". The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- Boston Globe. June 29, 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ Votemart.org-Thomas P. Kennedy
- ^ Senator Thomas P. Kennedy-obituary
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