About David B. Cohen
Born 1947. David B. Cohen is an American politician.
Later career Cohen decided not to run for another term in 2009 and left office on Jan. 1, 2010, replaced by political newcomer Setti Warren, who won a close race against State Representative Ruth Balser.
Cohen's final term ended with controversy over the city's new Newton North High School. With a price tag of nearly $200 million, the school is the most expensive in Massachusetts. He said he chose not to run for a fourth term because he did not want to harm efforts to override Proposition 2½.
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Who is David B. Cohen?
politician in Massachusetts, US
When was David B. Cohen born?
David B. Cohen was born on 2 September 1947 in Boston.
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David B. Cohen is a politician.
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David B. Cohen is American.
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· DBpedia: David B. Cohen (mayor)
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