John F. Cox is an American attorney, politician, and city manager who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as City Manager of Lowell, Massachusetts.
John F. Cox | |
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| City Manager of Lowell, Massachusetts | |
| In office 2000–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Brian J. Martin |
| Succeeded by | Bernard F. Lynch |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 17th Middlesex District | |
| In office 1983–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Nikolas Lambros |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Golden, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 27, 1955 Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Salem State College New England School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney Politician City Manager |
Early life
editCox 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
editIn 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
editIn 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]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1993-1994. p. 112.
- ^ a b c d e 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.