Geraldine Creedon

Geraldine Creedon is a former representative in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 11th Plymouth district, consisting of precincts 1, 2, 4 and 5, of the town of Easton, in the county of Bristol; and precincts A and C of ward 1, precinct A of ward 2, and all precincts of ward 7, of the city of Brockton, in the county of Plymouth.[1] Creedon held this position from 1995 until 2013.[2]

Geraldine Creedon
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 11th Plymouth district
In office
1995–2012
Succeeded byClaire D. Cronin
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Robert
Children2
ResidenceBrockton, Massachusetts
Alma materEmmanuel College

Early life and career

Creedon received her bachelor's degree from Emmanuel College in 1967. She previously served as a member of the Brockton City Council (1992–1995), and was the president of that body in 1994.

Political career

Creedon was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in a 1995 special election for the 11th Plymouth district. Her first contested race for the seat took place in 2004 when she defeated Marissa Lima in the general election.[3] Creedon has been reelected to the seat eight times. In February 2012, Creedon announced that she would retire from the legislature, and not run for reelection that November.[4] She was succeeded by Democrat Claire D. Cronin.

Creedon served on the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, Joint Committee on Education, Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Joint Committee on Public Service, and the House Committee on Ways and Means.[1]

She voted to authorize casino gambling in Massachusetts,[5] and also voted in favor of pension reform.[6]

Personal life

Creedon is married to Robert S. Creedon, Jr., a former state senator.[7] Her brother-in-law, Michael Creedon, is also a former state senator.[4] Creedon and her husband have two children.

References
  1. "Member Profiles: Geraldine Creedon". Massachusetts General Court. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  2. "Rep. Geraldine Creedon Says Goodbye to the State House". The Brockton Enterprise. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
  3. Galvin, William. "Massachusetts Election Statistics, 2004". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  4. Graeber, Justin (February 12, 2012). "State Rep. Geraldine Creedon, D-Brockton, leaving Statehouse". Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  5. "Roll Call: Mass. House, Senate Votes On Casinos". WBUR/Associated Press. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  6. "Kafka, Galvin Join Massachusetts House in Passing Pension Reform". Stoughton Patch. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  7. "Bob Creedon - Webpage". Robert S. Creedon Jr. - State Senator. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
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