Charles Flaherty (politician)
Charles F. Flaherty (born October 13, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a U.S. politician who served as a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1967-1996. He was the House Majority Leader from 1985–1990 and the Speaker of the House from 1991 to 1996.[1]
Charles Flaherty | |
|---|---|
 Charles Flaherty, 1983 | |
| Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2, 1991 – April 1, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | George Keverian |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Finneran |
| Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2, 1985 – January 2, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | W. Paul White |
| Succeeded by | Richard A. Voke |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 27th Middlesex district | |
| In office January 1979 – April 1, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Sherman Saltmarsh, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Alice Wolf |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 3rd Middlesex district | |
| In office January 1967 – January 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Timothy W. Hickey |
| Succeeded by | Paul Cellucci |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1938 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Residence | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Boston College |
In 1996, Flaherty agreed to plead guilty to felony tax evasion for submitting false receipts regarding his business expenses.[2][3] In addition, he also admitted to civil violations of state conflict of interest law for receiving free vacation housing from lobbyists.[4] He stepped down as house Speaker and was fined $50,000.[5]
See also
- 1991-1992 Massachusetts legislature
- 1993–1994 Massachusetts legislature
- 1995-1996 Massachusetts legislature
References
- Edward B. O'Neill; Robert E. MacQueen. 1995-1996 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- "Massachusetts House Speaker Charles F. Flaherty charged with felony tax fraud; Will admit guilt on federal tax and state ethics allegations" (Press release). U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. March 27, 1996.
- UPI (March 27, 1996). "Mass. House speaker in tax fraud plea". upi.com.
- "In the Matter of Charles F. Flaherty, Jr". Massachusetts State Ethics Commission. March 27, 1996.
- staff (Jan 10, 2011). "Flaherty quitting today". southcoasttoday.com.
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| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Robert Q. Crane |
Chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party 1971–1977 |
Succeeded by Chester G. Atkins |
| Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by George Keverian |
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives January 2, 1991–April 1, 1996 |
Succeeded by Thomas Finneran |
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