Joseph M. Tierney (January 1, 1941 – December 13, 2009) was an American politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1972 to 1987. He was the President of the City Council in 1977, 1979, and from 1983 to 1985. He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1987, losing to incumbent Raymond Flynn, 67% to 33%.[1] He was the father of actress Maura Tierney.[2]
Joseph M. Tierney | |
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_(1).jpg) Tierney (ca.1984–1987) | |
| President of the Boston City Council | |
| In office 1983–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher A. Iannella |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Bolling |
| In office 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence DiCara |
| Succeeded by | Christopher A. Iannella |
| In office 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Louise Day Hicks |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence DiCara |
| In office 1964–1965 | |
| Preceded by | Peter F. Hines |
| Succeeded by | Frederick C. Langone |
| At-large member of the Boston City Council | |
| In office 1972–1987 | |
| Succeeded by | Rosaria Salerno |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph M. Tierney January 1, 1941 |
| Died | December 13, 2009 (aged 68) Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Pat James |
| Children | 3; including Maura Tierney |
| Alma mater | |
References
edit- ^ Marquard, Bryan (December 15, 2009). "Joseph M. Tierney, longtime City Council president, 68". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
- ^ Boston Herald obituary for Joseph M. “Sonny” Tierney. Boston Herald, December 15-16, 2009
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