Jim Marzilli
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Sen. Jim Marzilli | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 4th Middlesex district | |
| In office December 2007 – present | |
| Preceded by | Robert Havern III |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 23rd Middlesex district | |
| In office 1991–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Havern III |
| Succeeded by | Sean Garballey |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Residence | Arlington, Massachusetts |
| Website | marzilli.org |
Jim Marzilli is a member of the Massachusetts Senate. Marzilli, a Democrat, was elected to the Senate in a special election in December 2007, representing the communities of Arlington, Billerica, Burlington, Lexington and Woburn[1] partway through his ninth term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing Arlington and West Medford. He is the Senate Chair of the Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. He also serves on the Committees on Children & Families, Mental Health & Substance Abuse and Veteran's Affairs.
Allegations of sexual assault
On 3 June 2008, Marzilli was arrested and charged with attempting to commit an indecent assault, simple assault and battery, resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, and disorderly conduct.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).[2]
On 14 May 2008, The Boston Globe reported that Middlesex prosecutors were dropping the case for lack of sufficient evidence.[3]
On 3 June 2008, The Boston Globe reported a second incident of alleged sexual assault upon another woman who was sitting on a park bench.[4]
Organizations
New England Wildflower Society (Chairman of the Board of Trustees); Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (Board of Directors); California Health Benefits Review Program (Advisory Board); Germaine Lawrence School (Board of Advisors); Boston Democratic Socialists of America (former Chair).[5]
Public office
Arlington Housing Authority, Commissioner (1988-'91); Town Meeting Member (1990-'91); Democratic State Committee (1984-'91); Mass. House (1991-2007); Mass. Senate (2007-present).
References
- ^ "Marzilli wins senate race", The Arlington Advocate, 11 December 2007 (accessed 18 January 2008).
- ^ "Arlington senator accused of sexual assault".
- ^ Michael Levenson, "Senator Marzilli won't face charges in alleged assault", The Boston Globe, 14 May 2008 (accessed 16 May 2008).
- ^ "State Senator Marzilli arrested on multiple counts: Democrat faces multiple assault charges," Boston Globe, June 3, 2008 (acessed June 3, 2008)
- ^ Mike Pattberg, "Short Takes", The Yankee Radical, January 2008.