Michael Joseph McEntee is an American lawyer and politician from South Kingstown, Rhode Island.[1] Originally from Warwick, Rhode Island, McEntee served as a Democrat in the Rhode Island General Assembly,[2] representing the 32nd District in the Rhode Island House of Representatives for eight years.
Michael McEntee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1985 – January 5, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Michael V. D'Ambra |
| Succeeded by | Eileen S. Naughton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Warwick, Rhode Island, US |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse | Carol McEntee |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Boston College Law School (JD) |
Biography
editMcEntee was born in Warwick, Rhode Island. He received his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School. McEntee was admitted to the Rhode Island Bar Association and Massachusetts Bar Association in 1978.[3] He and his wife, Carol Hagan McEntee, opened a private practice, McEntee & McEntee Law Offices in 1982.
McEntee has three children, one of whom, Rory McEntee, serves as the president of the South Kingstown Town Council.[4]
Political Career
editMcEntee was first elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 32nd District, encompassing Warwick, in 1984.[5] He was reelected in 1986, 1988, and 1990.[6][7][8] He was defeated in the 1992 Democratic primary by Eileen Naughton.[9]
McEntee currently serves as the chairman of the South Kingstown Democratic Town Committee.
References
edit- ^ Writer, Stephanie Turaj Staff (2015-05-22). "Carol Hagan McEntee: 'Experience and education' set her apart". The Independent. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ "Leader packs the house". Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Michael Joseph McEntee Profile | Warwick, RI Lawyer | Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ Writer, Vincent Gallo Staff (2023-12-08). "South Kingstown Town Council members weigh in on testy meeting exchange". The Independent. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Manual 1985-1986. Providence, Rhode Island. 1985. p. 368.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Manual 1987-1988. Providence, Rhode Island. 1987. p. 338.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Manual 1989-1990. Providence, Rhode Island. 1989. p. 397.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Manual 1991-1992. Providence, Rhode Island. 1991. p. 457.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "1992 Election Results". RI Secretary of State. Retrieved 28 August 2009.