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'''Geraldine Creedon''' is a former representative in the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives]] for the 11th Plymouth district, consisting of precincts 1, 2, 4 and 5, of the town of Easton, in the county of Bristol; and precincts A and C of ward 1, precinct A of ward 2, and all precincts of ward 7, of the city of Brockton, in the county of Plymouth.<ref name=profile>{{cite web|title=Member Profiles: Geraldine Creedon|url=http://www.malegislature.gov/People/Profile/G_C1|publisher=Massachusetts General Court|accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref> Creedon held this position from 1995 until 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rep. Geraldine Creedon Says Goodbye to the State House|url=http://www.enterprisenews.com/topstories/x459327725/Rep-Geraldine-Creedon-says-goodbye-to-State-House|publisher=The Brockton Enterprise|accessdate=16 May 2013}}</ref>
'''Geraldine Creedon''' is a former representative in the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives]] for the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives' 11th Plymouth district|11th Plymouth]] district, consisting of precincts 1, 2, 4 and 5, of the town of Easton, in the county of Bristol; and precincts A and C of ward 1, precinct A of ward 2, and all precincts of ward 7, of the city of [[Brockton, Massachusetts|Brockton]], in the county of Plymouth.<ref name=profile>{{cite web|title=Member Profiles: Geraldine Creedon|url=http://www.malegislature.gov/People/Profile/G_C1|publisher=Massachusetts General Court|accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref> Creedon held this position from 1995 until 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rep. Geraldine Creedon Says Goodbye to the State House|url=http://www.enterprisenews.com/topstories/x459327725/Rep-Geraldine-Creedon-says-goodbye-to-State-House|publisher=The Brockton Enterprise|accessdate=16 May 2013}}</ref>


==Early Life and Career==
==Early life and career==
Creedon received her Bachelors degree from [[Emmanuel College]] in 1967. She previously served as a member of the Brockton City Council (1992–1995), and was the president of that body in 1994.
Creedon received her [[bachelor's degree]] from [[Emmanuel College (Massachusetts)|Emmanuel College]] in 1967. She previously served as a member of the Brockton City Council (1992–1995), and was the president of that body in 1994.


==Political career==
==Political career==
Creedon was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in a 1995 special election for the 11th Plymouth district. Her first contested race for the seat took place in 2004 when she defeated Marissa Lima in the general election.<ref>{{cite web|last=Galvin|first=William|title=Massachusetts Election Statistics, 2004|url=http://archive.org/details/massachusettsele2004mass|publisher=Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts|accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref> Creedon has been reelected to the seat eight times. In February 2012, Creedon announced that she plans to retire from the legislature, and will not be running for reelection in November.<ref name=article>{{cite news|last=Graeber|first=Justin|title=State Rep. Geraldine Creedon, D-Brockton, leaving Statehouse|url=http://www.enterprisenews.com/features/x50590835/State-Rep-Geraldine-Creedon-D-Brockton-leaving-Statehouse|accessdate=31 August 2012|date=February 12, 2012}}</ref>
Creedon was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in a 1995 special election for the 11th Plymouth district. Her first contested race for the seat took place in 2004 when she defeated Marissa Lima in the general election.<ref>{{cite web|last=Galvin|first=William|title=Massachusetts Election Statistics, 2004|url=https://archive.org/details/massachusettsele2004mass|publisher=Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts|accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref> Creedon has been reelected to the seat eight times. In February 2012, Creedon announced that she would retire from the legislature, and not run for reelection that November.<ref name=article>{{cite news|last=Graeber|first=Justin|title=State Rep. Geraldine Creedon, D-Brockton, leaving Statehouse|url=http://www.enterprisenews.com/features/x50590835/State-Rep-Geraldine-Creedon-D-Brockton-leaving-Statehouse|accessdate=31 August 2012|date=February 12, 2012}}</ref> She was succeeded by Democrat [[Claire D. Cronin]].


Creedon served on the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, Joint Committee on Education, Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Joint Committee on Public Service, and the House Committee on Ways and Means.<ref name=profile />
Creedon served on the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, Joint Committee on Education, Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Joint Committee on Public Service, and the House Committee on Ways and Means.<ref name=profile />


Creedon had been the subject of scrutiny for her poor attendance in recent sessions of the legislature. According to a Brockton Enterprise report, Creedon was the 9th worst in roll call vote attendance in 2010, and 2nd worst in 2009, when she missed 46 votes. Creedon cited her health issues as both the reason for her attendance issues and a reason why she stepped down.<ref name=article /> She has voted to authorize casino gambling in Massachusetts,<ref>{{cite web|title=Roll Call: Mass. House, Senate Votes On Casinos|url=http://www.wbur.org/2011/11/15/casino-bill-roll-call|publisher=WBUR/Associated Press|accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref> and also voted in favor of pension reform.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kafka, Galvin Join Massachusetts House in Passing Pension Reform|url=http://stoughton.patch.com/articles/kafka-galvin-join-massachusetts-house-in-passing-pension-reform|publisher=Stoughton Patch|accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref>
She voted to authorize casino gambling in Massachusetts,<ref>{{cite web|title=Roll Call: Mass. House, Senate Votes On Casinos|url=http://www.wbur.org/2011/11/15/casino-bill-roll-call|publisher=WBUR/Associated Press|accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref> and also voted in favor of pension reform.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kafka, Galvin Join Massachusetts House in Passing Pension Reform|url=http://stoughton.patch.com/articles/kafka-galvin-join-massachusetts-house-in-passing-pension-reform|publisher=Stoughton Patch|accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Creedon is married to Robert S. Creedon, Jr., a former state senator.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bob Creedon - Webpage|url=http://marygill.com/creedon/homerc.htm|publisher=Robert S. Creedon Jr. - State Senator|accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref> Her brother-in-law, Michael Creedon, is also a former state senator.<ref name=article /> Creedon and her husband have two children.
Creedon is married to [[Robert S. Creedon Jr.]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Bob Creedon - Webpage |url=http://marygill.com/creedon/homerc.htm |publisher=Robert S. Creedon Jr. - State Senator |accessdate=31 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203542/http://marygill.com/creedon/homerc.htm |archivedate=3 March 2016 }}</ref> Her brother-in-law is [[Michael Creedon (politician)|Michael Creedon]].<ref name=article /> Both Robert and Michael have served in both houses of the [[Massachusetts General Court]]. Geraldine Creedon and her husband have two children.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 00:29, 7 December 2024

Geraldine Creedon
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 11th Plymouth district
In office
1995 – January 2013
Succeeded byClaire D. Cronin
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRobert
Children2
ResidenceBrockton, Massachusetts
Alma materEmmanuel College

Geraldine Creedon is a former representative in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 11th Plymouth district, consisting of precincts 1, 2, 4 and 5, of the town of Easton, in the county of Bristol; and precincts A and C of ward 1, precinct A of ward 2, and all precincts of ward 7, of the city of Brockton, in the county of Plymouth.[1] Creedon held this position from 1995 until 2013.[2]

Early life and career

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Creedon received her bachelor's degree from Emmanuel College in 1967. She previously served as a member of the Brockton City Council (1992–1995), and was the president of that body in 1994.

Political career

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Creedon was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in a 1995 special election for the 11th Plymouth district. Her first contested race for the seat took place in 2004 when she defeated Marissa Lima in the general election.[3] Creedon has been reelected to the seat eight times. In February 2012, Creedon announced that she would retire from the legislature, and not run for reelection that November.[4] She was succeeded by Democrat Claire D. Cronin.

Creedon served on the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, Joint Committee on Education, Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Joint Committee on Public Service, and the House Committee on Ways and Means.[1]

She voted to authorize casino gambling in Massachusetts,[5] and also voted in favor of pension reform.[6]

Personal life

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Creedon is married to Robert S. Creedon Jr.[7] Her brother-in-law is Michael Creedon.[4] Both Robert and Michael have served in both houses of the Massachusetts General Court. Geraldine Creedon and her husband have two children.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Member Profiles: Geraldine Creedon". Massachusetts General Court. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Rep. Geraldine Creedon Says Goodbye to the State House". The Brockton Enterprise. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
  3. ^ Galvin, William. "Massachusetts Election Statistics, 2004". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  4. ^ a b Graeber, Justin (February 12, 2012). "State Rep. Geraldine Creedon, D-Brockton, leaving Statehouse". Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Roll Call: Mass. House, Senate Votes On Casinos". WBUR/Associated Press. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  6. ^ "Kafka, Galvin Join Massachusetts House in Passing Pension Reform". Stoughton Patch. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  7. ^ "Bob Creedon - Webpage". Robert S. Creedon Jr. - State Senator. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
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