James E. Timilty is the former Massachusetts state senator for the Bristol and Norfolk district, which includes his hometown of Walpole and several other towns. He is a Democrat who served from 2005 to 2017.[1][2]

Jim Timilty
Treasurer of Norfolk County, Massachusetts
In office
May 2, 2017 – January 6, 2021
Preceded byJoseph A. Connolly
Succeeded byMichael G. Bellotti
Member of the Massachusetts Senate
from the Bristol and Norfolk district
In office
2005 – April 28, 2017
Preceded byJo Ann Sprague
Succeeded byPaul Feeney
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceWalpole, Massachusetts
Alma materSaint Louis University

On April 12, 2017, following the departure of the previous Norfolk County treasurer, he was appointed to serve the remaining two years of a six-year term; he submitted a letter of resignation from the Senate effective April 28, 2017.[3] His appointment as county treasurer was effective May 2, 2017.

He is the son of former state senator Joseph F. Timilty.[4]

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References edit

  1. ^ "Member Profile – James E. Timilty." Massachusetts General Court.
  2. ^ Welch, William F.; James, Steven T. (eds., 2008). Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2007–2008). p. 72. Massachusetts General Court.
  3. ^ "Senator James Timilty to step down".
  4. ^ Laidler, John (December 24, 2000). "Timilty Ready to Assume New Court Job". Boston Globe. Retrieved June 20, 2011.