Michael J. McGlynn

Michael J. McGlynn
Michael J. McGlynn
31st Mayor of Medford, Massachusetts
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 1988
Preceded by Marilyn Porreca
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
for the 37th Middlesex District
In office
January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1988
Personal details
Born April 23, 1953 (1953-04-23) (age 58)[1]
Medford, Massachusetts
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Sheila Halmkin
Children Kathleen
Jennifer
Amanda
Residence Medford, Massachusetts
Alma mater UMass Boston St. Anselm’s College, New Hampshire
Website www.Medford.org/mayor

Michael J. McGlynn is the Mayor of Medford, Massachusetts. He has been mayor since 1988.[1] He also served from 1977- 1988 as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing the 37th Middlesex District (Medford/Malden).[1]

Contents

Education

McGlynn graduated from Arlington Catholic High School in 1971. He then attended University of Massachusetts Boston where he graduated in 1976 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/ History.[1]

Family life

McGlynn is married to Sheila (Halmkin) McGlynn and they have 3 daughters, Kathleen, Jennifer, and Amanda.[1] He is the son of former Medford Mayor & City Councilor John McGlynn.

Mayoralty[1]

McGlynn has made a number of successful contributions as Mayor for the city of Medford in his last 20 years in office.

  • He championed the successful initiative to rebuild all Public Elementary and Middle Schools in Medford, because the previous schools were all 80 years or older. It cost the State $110,000,000, and was completed in 2003.
  • He serves as a member of the Advisory Commission on Local Government appointed by Governor Paul Cellucci and Jane Swift.
  • McGlynn Has previously served as President of the Massachusetts Mayors Association and Massachusetts Municipal Association. He is a member of Metropolitan Mayors Commission and United States Conference of Mayors.
  • He is a Chairperson of The Mystic Valley Development Commission which is working on a project called Rivers Edge. Rivers Edge is a Program focusing on mixed use development of residential, office and open space areas.
  • The city of Medford has been selected a “Tree City USA” since 1999 under his leadership.
  • In 2004, McGlynn Co-chaired a Caroling Festival called "Medford’s Jingle Bell Committee’s Caroling Festival" which led to Medford being placed in the Guinness Book Of World Records for the largest group of carol singers.
  • In 2009 he was elected to his 11th term and became the longest serving mayor in Massachusetts, making him the "Dean of Mass Mayor".
  • he is currently the chairman of the National League of Cities Advisory Council.

See also

References

External links

Political offices
Preceded by
Robert M. Penta
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
37th Middlesex District

January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1988
Succeeded by
Vincent Ciampa
Preceded by
Marilyn Porreca
31st Mayor of Medford, Massachusetts
January 3, 1988 –
Succeeded by
current



Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Michael McGlynn — Background information Birth name Michael Philip McGlynn Born May 11, 1964 …   Wikipedia

  • McGlynn — For the asteroid, see 9460 McGlynn. McGlynn is an Irish surname. Notable persons with the name include: Aileen McGlynn (born 1973), Scottish paralympic tandem cyclist Arty McGlynn, Irish guitarist Ben McGlynn (born 1985), Australian rules… …   Wikipedia

  • McGlynn Racing — Owner(s) Raynard McGlynn Base Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Series NEXTEL Cup, Craftsman Truck Series Notable car numbers 00, #74 …   Wikipedia

  • Michael Augustine Corrigan —     Michael Augustine Corrigan     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Michael Augustine Corrigan     Third Archbishop of New York, b. 13 August, 1839, at Newark, New Jersey, d. at New York, 5 May, 1900. His parents were natives of Ireland. After… …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • Michael Waltrip — Michael Curtis Waltrip Born April 30, 1963 (1963 04 30) (age 48) Owensboro, Kentucky Achievements 1981 K …   Wikipedia

  • Michael McCrudden — File:Mickey.jpg Personal information Date of birth 31 July 1991 (1991 07 31) (age 20) …   Wikipedia

  • Michael Corrigan — The Most Reverend  Michael Augustine Corrigan Archbishop of New York See New York …   Wikipedia

  • Michael Johnson (defensive end) — For other people named Michael Johnson, see Michael Johnson. Michael Johnson Johnson in the 2011 NFL season. No. 93     Cincinnati Bengals Defensive end / Ou …   Wikipedia

  • Mike McGlynn — McGlynn in August 2009. No. 66     Cincinnati Bengals Center Personal information …   Wikipedia

  • Medford, Massachusetts —   City   Medford Square …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”