Joseph C. Sullivan | |
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1st Mayor of Braintree, Massachusetts | |
In office January 2, 2008 –January 2, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Charles Kokoros |
Member of the MassachusettsHouseofRepresentatives from the 5th Norfolk district | |
In office 1993–2003 | |
Preceded by | Suzanne M. Bump |
Succeeded by | Joseph R. Driscoll |
Personal details | |
Born | Braintree, Massachusetts, U.S. | March 14, 1959
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Barbara |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Massachusetts Amherst |
Joseph C. Sullivan (born March 14, 1959), was the first mayor of Braintree, Massachusetts.
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