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Robert B. Kennedy | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council for the 3rd District | |
| In office 1989–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Herb Connolly |
| Succeeded by | Cynthia Stone Creem |
| Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1986–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Brian J. Martin |
| Succeeded by | Richard P. Howe |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 46th Middlesex District | |
| In office 1975–1979 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1940 |
| Died | May 1, 2018 (aged 78) Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Bentley College of Accounting and Finance Lowell Technological Institute |
| Occupation | politician |
Robert B. Kennedy (February 6, 1940 – May 1, 2018) was an American politician from Lowell, Massachusetts.
Early life
[edit]Kennedy was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. He attended Bentley College of Accounting and Finance and Lowell Technological Institute.[1]
Politics
[edit]From 1971 to 1975, Kennedy was a member of the Lowell City Council.[1] In 1972 he ran for the United States House of Representatives in Massachusetts's 5th congressional district. He finished fifth in a ten candidate Democratic primary with 7.47%.[2]
From 1975 to 1979, Kennedy was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1]
Kennedy served on the Lowell City Council again from 1981 to 1990. From 1986 to 1987 he also served as Lowell's mayor.[1]
From 1989 to 1995, Kennedy represented the 3rd District on the Massachusetts Governor's Council.[1]
Death
[edit]He died on May 1, 2018, in Lowell, Massachusetts, at the age of 78.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2005-2006.
- ↑ "MA District 5 – D Primary Race – Sep 19, 1972". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
- ↑ "Robert B. Kennedy, Former Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts, Dies at 78". Lowell Sun. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- 1940 births
- 2018 deaths
- Mayors of Lowell, Massachusetts
- Lowell, Massachusetts City Council members
- Members of the Massachusetts Governor's Council
- Democratic Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- Bentley University alumni
- Lowell Technological Institute alumni
- 20th-century mayors of places in Massachusetts
- 20th-century members of the Massachusetts General Court