Cox was born on July 27,1955,in Lowell to John E. and Arlene M. Cox.[1][2] His father was an insurance salesman who served He graduated from Lowell High School in 1973 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in political science from Salem State College in 1977 and a J.D. degree from the New England School of Law in 1980. Cox served as an assistant Middlesex district attorney for one year before opening his own law practice in Lowell.[2]
State representative
In 1982,Cox was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives,defeating incumbent Nikolas Lambros in the Democratic primary. He would go on to serve a total of six terms.[2]
In 1994,Cox was fined $1,750 by the State Ethics Commission for accepting free meals and other gratuities from lobbyists in violation of state conflict-of-interest rules.[2]
City manager
In 2000,Cox was named City Manager of Lowell.[2] He had some success as city manager,but his style clashed with that of the city council.[3] In April 2006,city councilors met with Cox to inform him that the majority of the council wanted him to step down. Later that month he announced his resignation.[4]
1 2 3 4 5 Laidler, John (August 27, 2000). "Native Son Answers Lowell's Call". Boston Globe.
↑ LaFleur, Michael (April 24, 2006). "Despite success, Cox's style clashed with council's". The Sun.
↑ Reid, Alexander (April 25, 2006). "Lowell's City Manager to Resign Under Pressure". Boston Globe.
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