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Lou Nickinello

b. 1940

Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives

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About Lou Nickinello

Born 1940. Lou Nickinello is an American politician.

Louis R. "Lou" Nickinello (born September 8, 1940 in East Boston) is an American businessman and politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1971 to 1983. In 1982 he was an unsuccessful candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.

Nickinello was appointed Executive Director of the Massachusetts Port Authority by Governor Edward J. King on King's last day in office. He was fired two weeks later after three board members appointed by new governor Michael S. Dukakis voted in favor of dismissing him. He was later appointed by Dukakis to serve as Massachusetts' Deputy Secretary of Transportation for Special Projects.

After leaving politics, Nickinello served as President of Ackerley Communications' (later AK Media) business in Massachusetts, a billboard company. He was fired in 1997 after a federal investigation into his dealings with Congressman Bud Shuster.

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Important facts

Born
8 September 1940, East Boston
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Education
Bentley University
Positions held
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Also known as
Louis Nickinello, Louis R. Nickinello

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lou Nickinello?

Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives

When was Lou Nickinello born?

Lou Nickinello was born on 8 September 1940 in East Boston.

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Lou Nickinello is a politician.

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Lou Nickinello is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lou Nickinello

· Wikidata: Q16105443

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