Robert B. Kennedy
Robert B. Kennedy (February 6, 1940 – May 1, 2018) was an American politician from Lowell, Massachusetts.
Robert B. Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council for the 3rd District | |
| In office 1989–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Herb Connolly |
| Succeeded by | Cynthia Stone Creem |
| Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1986–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Brian J. Martin |
| Succeeded by | Richard P. Howe |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 46th Middlesex District | |
| In office 1975–1979 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1940 Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Died | May 1, 2018 (aged 78) Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Bentley College of Accounting and Finance Lowell Technological Institute |
Early life
Kennedy was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. He attended Bentley College of Accounting and Finance and Lowell Technological Institute.[1]
Politics
From 1971 to 1975, Kennedy was a member of the Lowell City Council.[1] In 1972 he ran for the United States House of Representatives in Massachusetts's 5th congressional district. He finished fifth in a ten candidate Democratic primary with 7.47%.[2]
From 1975 to 1979, Kennedy was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1]
Kennedy served on the Lowell City Council again from 1981 to 1990. From 1986 to 1987 he also served as Lowell's mayor.[1]
From 1989 to 1995, Kennedy represented the 3rd District on the Massachusetts Governor's Council.[1]
Death
He died on May 1, 2018 in Lowell, Massachusetts at the age of 78.[3]
References
- Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2005-2006.
- "MA District 5 – D Primary Race – Sep 19, 1972". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
- "Robert B. Kennedy, Former Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts, Dies at 78". Lowell Sun. Retrieved 8 May 2018.