John J. Finnegan
| John J. Finnegan | |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts State Auditor | |
|
In office 1981–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Thaddeus M. Buczko |
| Succeeded by | A. Joseph DeNucci |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
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In office 1967–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas A. Sheehan |
| Succeeded by | James Brett |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 21, 1938 [1] Boston, Massachusetts[1] |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Residence | Dorchester [1] |
| Alma mater |
University of Massachusetts Amherst New England School of Law [1] |
| Profession | Attorney [1] |
John J. Finnegan (born July 21, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts [1] is a former American politician who served as Massachusetts State Auditor from 1981-1987.
A member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives since 1967,[1] Finnegan was elected by the state legislature to fill the unexpired term of State Auditor Thaddeus M. Buczko, who resigned to become Justice of the Essex County Probate and Family Court.[2] He was elected in his own right in 1982. He did not run for re-election in 1986 and was succeeded by Joe DeNucci.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Edward B. O'Neill and Robert E. MacQueen (1983). 1983-1984 Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. p. 25.
- ↑ Jim O’Sullivan (September 18, 2009). "Coakley win could ignite second appointment frenzy on Hill". Belmont Citizen-Herald. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thaddeus M. Buczko |
Massachusetts State Auditor 1981–1987 |
Succeeded by A. Joseph DeNucci |
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