Patricia Fiero
Patricia Fiero | |
|---|---|
 Fiero, circa 1987 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 5th Essex district | |
| In office 1984–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Richard R. Silva |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Tarr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 12, 1941 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dick Kraus |
| Residence | Gloucester, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Bucknell University SUNY Buffalo |
Patricia G. Fiero is an American politician who represented the 5th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1984 to 1991.
Early life
[edit]Fiero was born on June 12, 1941, in Brooklyn. She graduated from Bucknell University and SUNY Buffalo.[1]
Political career
[edit]Fiero was elected in a 1984 special election after Representative Richard R. Silva was elected mayor of Gloucester.[2] She ran as an opponent of Speaker Thomas W. McGee and was one of the earliest supporters of George Keverian when he challenged McGee for Speaker.[3][4] She remained in the House until she was defeated for reelection by Bruce Tarr in 1990.[5] During her tenure, Fiero was known as one of the House's more liberal members.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Fiero was married to Dick Kraus who also served in the Massachusetts General Court.[7]
See also
[edit]- 1985–1986 Massachusetts legislature
- 1987–1988 Massachusetts legislature
- 1989–1990 Massachusetts legislature
References
[edit]- ^ 1989-1990 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ "Fiero, Foote Vie for House". The Boston Globe. May 3, 1984.
- ^ "McGee Foe Wins Election". The Boston Globe. May 31, 1984.
- ^ Collins, Laurence (April 30, 1984). "North Shore Race Reflects House Divided". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Laidler, John (January 6, 2011). "Small but hardy, Senate GOP puts Tarr in charge". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
- ^ Malone, M. E. (January 18, 1990). "Here's a Twist: New-Tax Faction has House Leaders Scrambling". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Richard Kraus-obituary
External links
[edit]- 1941 births
- Living people
- Bucknell University alumni
- Women state legislators in Massachusetts
- Democratic Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- Politicians from Brooklyn
- People from Gloucester, Massachusetts
- University at Buffalo alumni
- 20th-century American women politicians
- 21st-century American women
- 20th-century members of the Massachusetts General Court