- Marilyn Porreca
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Marilyn Porreca Mayor of Medford In office
1986–1988Preceded by Paul Donato Succeeded by Michael J. McGlynn Personal details Died February 4, 2008
Weymouth, MassachusettsResting place Couch Memorial Cemetery
Mansfield, MassachusettsPolitical party Democratic Spouse(s) Gino F. Porreca Alma mater Boston University Occupation Hospital Administrator Marilyn Catino Porreca (died February 4, 2008 in Weymouth, Massachusetts[1]) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Medford from 1986 to 1988. She was Medford's first female mayor and the final Mayor under the Plan E form of government in which the Mayor was chosen by the City Council.[1]
Political career
In 1973, Porreca became the first woman elected to the Medford City Council.[1]
In 1984, she ran for the 37th Middlesex District seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She lost to the incumbent Michael J. McGlynn, 4,886 votes to 2,164, in the Democratic primary.[2]
In 1986, she was chosen by the City Council to become Mayor of Medford. After Medford's Plan E government was abolished, Porreca was a candidate for Mayor under the new form of government. She lost her mayoral bid to State Representative Michael J. McGlynn.[3]
After her defeat, Porreca left Meford and retired to Marshfield, Massachusetts.[1]
Outside of politics, Porreca worked as the secretary to Mayors Frederic Dello Russo and James Kurker and as a hospital administrator at Middlesex County Hospital.[1]
Personal life
Porreca attended Boston University where she received a BS degree in business administration.[1]
She was the daughter of Michael Catino, who served 18 years as a State Representative.[4][1]
She was second cousins with Michael J. McGlynn.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Former mayor Marilyn Porreca dies". Medford Transcript. February 5, 2008. http://www.wickedlocal.com/medford/news/x142943511#axzz1SlCTcSYX. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1984. pp. 421. http://www.archive.org/stream/massachusettsele1984mass#page/420/mode/2up.
- ^ a b "Flynn loses on home turf but wins Hub reelection". Providence Journal. November 4, 1987.
- ^ "Michael Catino, in Legislature for 18 years". Boston Globe. June 22, 1975.
Categories:- 2008 deaths
- Boston University alumni
- Massachusetts Democrats
- Massachusetts city council members
- Mayors of Medford, Massachusetts
- People from Bristol County, Massachusetts
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