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Latest revision as of 23:36, 6 December 2024
William C. Galvin | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 6th Norfolk District | |
Assumed office 1991 | |
Preceded by | John H. Flood |
Personal details | |
Born | Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts | October 18, 1956
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Canton, Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Framingham State College Suffolk University |
Occupation | Insurance Broker Politician |
William C. Galvin (born October 18, 1956) is an American insurance broker and politician who represents the 6th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected to the legislature in 1990.
Political career
[edit]Galvin entered politics when he was elected to the Canton Board of Library Trustees, where he served from 1979 to 1987. He was then elected to the town's Board of Assessors, a position which he has held since 1987.[2][3]
In 1990, with incumbent Representative John H. Flood retiring to run for governor, Galvin sought the Democratic nomination for the 6th Norfolk District. He won the primary with 57.4% of the vote and the general election with 44.4% against Canton Republican Avril T. Elkort.[4]
Committee Assignments
[edit]- Chairperson, House Committee on Rules
- Chairperson, Joint Committee on Rules[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Massachusetts Legislature profile
- ^ 2007–2008 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ "Board of Assessors | Canton, MA - Official Website". www.town.canton.ma.us. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "William C. Galvin (D)". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "Representative William C. Galvin: Committees". Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- 1956 births
- Democratic Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- People from Canton, Massachusetts
- Politicians from Boston
- Framingham State University alumni
- Suffolk University alumni
- Living people
- American businesspeople in insurance
- 21st-century members of the Massachusetts General Court
- 20th-century members of the Massachusetts General Court
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