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Thomas M. McGee

b. 1955

Massachusetts state senator and Massachusetts state representative

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About Thomas M. McGee

Born 1955. Thomas M. McGee is an American politician.

Thomas M. McGee (born December 15, 1955) is a former mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts, and current chair of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority board of directors. Previously, he served as a Massachusetts state senator for the Third Essex district. He is a Democrat.

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).

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. McGee was elected Chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party on October 17, 2013.

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

He was appointed by the governor to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) board in April, 2024. In November, 2024, McGee replaced Thomas P. Glynn as chair of the MBTA board upon Glynn's departure.

Personal life McGee is married and lives in Lynn with his wife, Maria, and their children, Thomas and Katherine.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell, New England School of Law
Positions held
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Massachusetts
Also known as
T. M. McGee, Thomas McGee

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas M. McGee?

Massachusetts state senator and Massachusetts state representative

When was Thomas M. McGee born?

Thomas M. McGee was born on 15 December 1955 in Lynn.

What is Thomas M. McGee's occupation?

Thomas M. McGee is a politician.

What nationality is Thomas M. McGee?

Thomas M. McGee is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas M. McGee

· Wikidata: Q7792056

· DBpedia: Thomas M. McGee

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