Thomas M. McGee

Thomas M. McGee (born December 15, 1955)[1] is mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts. Previously, he served as a Massachusetts state senator for the Third Essex district. He is a Democrat who has served since 2002.

Thomas M. McGee
Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2018
Preceded by	Judith Flanagan Kennedy
Member of the Massachusetts State Senate Third Essex district
In office 2002–2017
Preceded by	Edward J. Clancy, Jr.
Succeeded by	Brendan Crighton
Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District
In office 1995–2002
Preceded by	Edward J. Clancy, Jr.
Succeeded by	Steven Walsh
Personal details
Born	December 15, 1955 Lynn, Massachusetts
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Relations	Thomas W. McGee (Father)
Residence	Lynn, Massachusetts
Alma mater	University of Lowell New England School of Law
Profession	Attorney

Early life and education

McGee was born on December 15, 1955, in Lynn, Massachusetts as the son of Thomas W. McGee, former speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1975–1984).[2]

Career

McGee was chairman of the Senate Labor and Workforce Development Committee, the Joint Public Service Committee, and the Joint Children's Caucus. Prior to serving in the Senate, he was an attorney who served as a state representative from 1995 to 2002.[3] McGee was elected Chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party on October 17, 2013.[4]

Mayor of Lynn

In 2017 McGee he was elected mayor of Lynn defeating incumbent mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy in a landslide.[5] The Mayor also serves as the Chairperson for the Lynn School Committee for Lynn Public Schools.

Personal life

McGee is married and lives in Lynn with his wife, Maria, and their children, Thomas and Katherine.[6]

References

1. Welch, William F.; James, Steven T. (eds., 2008). Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2007–2008). p. 60. Massachusetts General Court.
2. McNamara, Eileen (January 31, 2001). "A lawmaker learned well." The Boston Globe.
3. "Member Profile – Thomas M. McGee." Massachusetts General Court.
4. "Sen. Tom McGee Elected Chair of Mass Dems". MassDems. Archived from the original on 2013-10-23.
5. "McGee Elected Mayor of Lynn – Lynn Journal".
6. "Senator Thomas M. McGee - Profile".