Joseph M. Tierney

Joseph M. Tierney
Joseph M. Tierney
	Tierney (center) with Joe Moakley (left) and James M. Kelly (ca.1984–1987)
At-large member of the Boston City Council
	In office; 1972–1987
Succeeded by	Rosaria Salerno
Personal details
Born	January 1, 1941
Died	December 13, 2009 (age 68); Hyde Park, Boston
Resting place	Cedar Grove Cemetery (Dorchester, Boston)
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Pat James
Children	3 (incl. Maura Tierney)
Alma mater	Boston State College; Suffolk University Law School;

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]

References

^ 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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Preceded by Louise Day Hicks Lawrence DiCara Christopher A. Iannella	President of the Boston City Council 1977 1979 1983–1985	Succeeded by Lawrence DiCara Christopher A. Iannella Bruce Bolling

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[1] Marquard, Bryan (December 15, 2009). "Joseph M. Tierney, longtime City Council president, 68". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 10 June 2011.

[2] Boston Herald obituary for Joseph M. “Sonny” Tierney. Boston Herald, December 15-16, 2009

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