Lori Ehrlich

Infobox State Representative


name = Lori A. Ehrlich
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state = Massachusetts
state_house = Massachusetts
district = Eighth Essex
term = March, 4 2008 - present
predecessor = Douglas Petersen
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party = Democratic
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birth_date = Birth date and age|1963|6|9|mf=y
birth_place = Lynn, Massachusetts
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alma_mater = Lehigh University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
occupation = Legislator, CPA
residence = Marblehead, Massachusetts
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website = http://www.LoriEhrlich.com

Lori Ehrlich (Born June 9, 1963) is the State Representative for the Massachusetts 8th Essex District. Ehrlich won her seat on a March 4, 2008 special election after her predecessor, Doug Petersen, resigned. Peterson was appointed Commissioner of Agriculture by Governor Deval Patrick. [ [http://www.wickedlocal.com/marblehead/archive/x1086966844 Petersen to give up House, become commissioner of agricultural resources - Marblehead, MA - Marblehead Reporter ] ] Ehrlich will complete Peterson's term and then run for re-election in November 2008.

Personal Life and Education

The Ehrlich family has lived in the 8th Essex District for three generations. Lori Ehrlich was born in Lynn, raised in Marblehead, and schooled in Swampscott. After graduating from Lehigh University in 1985 with a B.S. in Accounting, Ehrlich moved back to the 8th Essex District with her husband Bruce and her two daughters, currently 12 and 16. In 2005 she earned a Masters degree in Public Administration from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. While at Harvard, Ehrlich served as president of the Kennedy School's Energy Caucus. She managed her own CPA practice for over 22 years, and has been an active participant in the community throughout her adult life.

Career

Lori Ehrlich worked for STAVISKY, SHAPIRO AND WHITE, CPAs in Boston from 1985-1988 as a staff accountant and tax specialist. From 1988-2008 Ehrlich was self-employed as a CPA, focusing on business consulting and tax planning and preparation.

Since 2005 she has served as President of the Board of Directors Washington, DC project of Rockefeller Family Funds through the Environmental Integrity Project. Ehrlich also co-founded two non-profit environmental and energy organizations: Healthlink, Inc. and the Wenham Lake Watershed Association. Until her election in 2008 Lori served as HealthLink president, media liaison, political strategist and spokesperson. As a co-founder of Wenham Lake Watershed Association, she brokered the successful corporate cleanup of a major drinking water source for many north shore residents.

Politics

In 2006 Ehrlich became involved in the Deval Patrick/Tim Murray campaign. She served on the Patrick/Murray Finance Committee as a fund raiser and on the policy team as an energy policy adviser. Ehrlich also served as a delegate for Patrick and Murray at the 2006 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention.

Election

In February 2008 Ehrlich competed for the seat vacated by Doug Peterson. Ehrlich beat Cesar Achilla of Swampscott in the Democratic Primary by 6214 votes to 2899. Ehrlich went on to compete in the March 4 Special Election against Republican John Blaisdell and Independent Mark Barry, both from Marblehead. [ [http://salemnews.com/punews/local_story_037063520.html Ehrlich, Blaisdell score in rep race - SalemNews.com, Salem, MA ] ] Ehrlich won the Special Election with 56% of the vote, winning all precincts but one. Blaisdell finished second with 35% of the vote, and Barry in third with 9%. [http://salemnews.com/punews/local_story_037063520.html [ This November Ehrlich will compete for re-election.

References

External Links

[http://www.loriehrlich.com Lori Ehrlich Official Website] [http://www.mass.gov/legis/member/lae1.htm MA House Website-Lori Ehrlich]