Patricia Fiero | |
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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 | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States | June 12, 1941
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
Fiero was born on June 12, 1941, in Brooklyn. She graduated from Bucknell University and SUNY Buffalo.[1]
Political career
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
Fiero was married to Dick Kraus who also served in the Massachusetts General Court.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ 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