Dennis J. Kearney (born September 25, 1949, in Chelsea, Massachusetts[1]) is an American attorney and politician who served as a Massachusetts state representative and Sheriff of Suffolk County. He finished sixth in the 1983 Boston mayoral election with 7% of the vote.[2] He is currently the President of the law firm Kearney, Donovan & McGee, P.C.[3]
Dennis J. Kearney | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Suffolk District | |
In office 1975–1977 | |
Preceded by | Anthony Scalli |
Succeeded by | Richard Voke |
Suffolk County Sheriff | |
In office 1977–1986 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Eisenstadt |
Succeeded by | Robert Rufo |
Personal details | |
Born | Chelsea, Massachusetts | September 25, 1949
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Boston, Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Boston Latin School Harvard College Harvard Kennedy School Suffolk University Law School |
Occupation | Attorney Politician |
References
edit- ^ 1977-1978 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ Annual Report of the Election Department. Boston [Election Dept.] 1984. p. 28.
- ^ "Dennis Kearney". Kearney, Donovan, & McGee P.C. Retrieved 9 June 2011.