Michael J. McGlynn
Michael J. McGlynn | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| 31st Mayor of Medford, Massachusetts | |
| In office January 3, 1988 – January 3, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Marilyn Porreca |
| Succeeded by | Stephanie M. Burke |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 37th Middlesex District | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1988 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 23, 1953[1] Medford, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sheila Halmkin |
| Children | Kathleen Jennifer Amanda |
| Residence(s) | Medford, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | UMass Boston St. Anselm College, New Hampshire |
| Website | www.Medford.org/mayor |
Michael J. McGlynn served as the 31st Mayor of Medford, Massachusetts, from 1988–2016.[1] He also served from 1977–1988 as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing the 37th Middlesex District (Medford/Malden).[1]
Education
[edit]McGlynn graduated from Arlington Catholic High School in 1971. He then attended University of Massachusetts Boston, where he graduated in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in political science/ History.[1]
Family life
[edit]McGlynn is married to Sheila (Halmkin) McGlynn and they have 3 daughters, Kathleen, Jennifer, and Amanda.[1] He is the son of former Medford Mayor & City Councilor John J. McGlynn.
McGlynn made a number of successful contributions as Mayor for the city of Medford in his 28 years in office.
- He championed the successful initiative to rebuild all public elementary and middle schools in Medford, because the previous schools were all 80 years or older. It cost the state $110,000,000, and was completed in 2003.
- Under a new capital improvement plan he rebuilt all fire stations, city's parks and neighborhoods and infrastructure.
- He serves as a member of the Advisory Commission on Local Government appointed by Governor Paul Cellucci and Jane Swift.
- McGlynn Has previously served as President of the Massachusetts Mayors Association and Massachusetts Municipal Association. He is a member of Metropolitan Mayors Commission and United States Conference of Mayors.
- He is a Chairperson of The Mystic Valley Development Commission which is working on a project called Rivers Edge. Rivers Edge is a Program focusing on mixed-use development of residential, office and open space areas.
- The city of Medford has been selected a "Tree City USA" since 1999 under his leadership.
- In 2004, McGlynn Co-chaired a Caroling Festival called "Medford's Jingle Bell Committee's Caroling Festival" which led to Medford being placed in the Guinness Book Of World Records for the largest group of carol singers.
- In 2013 he was elected to his 13th term and is the longest active serving mayor in Massachusetts, making him the "Dean of Mass Mayors".
- He had been the only mayor elected since Medford changed to a Plan A form of government.
- He is currently the chairman of the National League of Cities Advisory Council.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "City of Medford, MA - Mayor McGlynn's Biography". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2009.