Theodore J. Aleixo Jr.

Theodore J. Aleixo Jr. (born August 23, 1942) is an American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts. He served in both houses of the Massachusetts General Court and as the Mayor of Taunton, Massachusetts.

Theodore J. Aleixo Jr.
Aleixo c. 1990
Mayor of Taunton, Massachusetts
In office
1974–1976
Preceded byRudolph H. DeSilva
Succeeded byBenjamin A. Friedman
Member of the Massachusetts Senate
from the Bristol and Plymouth district
In office
1989–1991
Succeeded byErving H. Wall Jr.
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 3rd Bristol district
In office
1969–1989
Succeeded byMarc R. Pacheco
Personal details
Born (1942-08-23) August 23, 1942 (age 82)
Taunton, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic
EducationBoston University (A.B.)
Suffolk University (J.D.)

Aleixo was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1968 and served for 20 years.[1][2] During his time in the House, he simultaneously served as Mayor of Taunton from 1974 to 1976.[2] In 1988, he was elected to one term in the Massachusetts Senate.[2]

Aleixo Tiger Stadium at Taunton High School and the Aleixo Skating Arena in Taunton are named in his honor.

Alexio Skating Rink in Taunton, Massachusetts.

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Notes

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  1. ^ O'Neill, Edward B. (1987), 1987-1988 Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, MA: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, p. 84
  2. ^ a b c O'Neill, Edward B. (1989), 1989-1990 Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, MA: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, p. 43
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Taunton, Massachusetts
1974-1976
Succeeded by