Angelo Marotta

Angelo Marotta (born October 16, 1937) is an American politician who served as a member of the Medford, Massachusetts, city council and the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Early life Marotta was born in Boston. He attended Medford High School, Mercersburg Academy, and Seton Hall University.

Political career Marotta began his political career as a member of the Medford city council from 1972 to 1973 he also served as the city's mayor, which also gave him a seat on the Medford school committee.

From 1975 to 1989, Marotta was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In 1984, Marotta served as the assistant majority leader.

Campaign funding conviction During the 1990 gubernatorial election, Marotta exceeded the maximum amount an individual could contribute to a political campaign in Massachusetts by purchasing $22,000 in money orders under the names of friends and associates. According to a federal prosecutor, Marotta admitted that he hid the donations because the candidate, John Silber, who at the time was expected to win the governor's race, might give him a job. Marotta pled guilty and agreed to six months of house arrest and $35,000 in state and federal fines.