Patricia Dowling (Massachusetts politician)
Patricia A. Dowling is an American politician and jurist who is a justice of the Ipswich District Court.[1]
Patricia Dowling | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1998–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Claire Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Marcos Devers |
| Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council from the 5th District | |
| In office 1995–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Carroll |
| Succeeded by | Mary-Ellen Manning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1957 Lawrence, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Skidmore College Suffolk University Law School |
| Profession | Judge Mayor Attorney |
Early life
Dowling was born on December 10, 1957 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. She attended Skidmore College and Suffolk University Law School.[2]
Political career
Dowling served on the Massachusetts Governor's Council from 1995 to 2001. Concurrently, from 1998 to 2001 she was Mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts.[2] In 2000, she was defeated in her bid for reelection by Mary-Ellen Manning in Democratic primary.
Judicial career
In 2001, Dowling was appointed to the Ipswich District Court and resigned as Mayor.
References
- "Honorable Patricia Dowling". The Massachusetts Court System. Administrative Office of the Trial Court. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
- 1999–2000 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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