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Tom McGee | |
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.jpg) McGee in 2019 | |
| 57th Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts | |
| In office January 3, 2018 – January 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Judith Flanagan Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Jared C. Nicholson |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Third Essex district | |
| In office 2002–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Clancy, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Brendan Crighton |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 11th Essex district | |
| In office 1995–2002 | |
| Preceded by | 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 Lynn, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | Thomas W. McGee (Father) |
| Residence | Lynn, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | University of Lowell New England School of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
Thomas M. McGee (born December 15, 1955)[1] is a former mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts. Previously, he served as a Massachusetts state senator for the Third Essex district. He is a Democrat.
Early life and education
[edit]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]
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.
He was appointed by the governor to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in April, 2024.[6]
Personal life
[edit]McGee is married and lives in Lynn with his wife, Maria, and their children, Thomas and Katherine.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ 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".
- ^ "MassDOT Board of Directors membership". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Senator Thomas M. McGee - Profile".
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