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JOHN A. HART, JR.



Term Beginning Term Ending Role Party
2007 2008 SENATOR Democratic
Public Office
Mass. House (1997-2002); Massachusetts Senate (2002 to Present).

Districts

  • FIRST SUFFOLK. — Boston, ward 1, precinct 15, wards 6, 7 and 13, ward 14, precincts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 12 to 14, inclusive, wards 15, 16 and 17, ward 18, precincts 1 to 6, inclusive, and 21.

Committee Membership

  • Economic Development & Emerging Technologies (Chair)
    Tourism, Arts & Cultural Development (Chair)
    Bonding, Capital Expenditures & State Assets
    Mental Health & Substance Abuse
    Public Service
    Veterans & Federal Affairs

Education

  • Boston College High School; Worcester Academy; Tufts University, B.A.; Harvard University/Kennedy School of Government, M.P.A.

Organizations

  • South Boston Boy's & Girl's Club (Board of Directors); Col. Daniel Marr Boy's & Girl's Club (Board of Directors); Friends for Children (Board of Directors).

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JOHN A. HART, JR. in the News

JOHN A. HART, JR. in the Blogs

Governor Deval Patrick’s Birthday Celebration

In the spirit of a bi-partisanship State Senator Scott Brown attends Governor Deval Patrick’s Birthday Celebration held today at the Senate President’s Office. Left to right: State Senators, Jack Hart, Scott ...

source: My Backyard

Herald shocker: Politician plays politics!

The lede suggests that the Senator is "calling in favors to top Bay State Democrats" but the only evidence of that is State Senator Hart's suggestion that Kerry is "calling around to all the delegates." I can vouch for the latter; ...

source: No Drumlins

Massachusetts' Billion Dollar Boondoggle

State Senator Jack Hart, a Boston Democrat who co-chaired the economic development committee, called the bill's passage a "special day for Massachusetts." The earmarked funding that remained in the bill fulfilled promises made by the ...

source: Rock The Truth

Cruise terminal plan runs aground

State Senator Jack Hart, a South Boston Democrat, said he is optimistic a compromise can be reached, perhaps allowing a mix of office and industrial uses in the Bronstein Center. Hart said he has spoken with Menino. ...

source: Economy-Finance

Upcoming Appearance: Saint Patrick's Day Breakfast, March 16, 2008

The Breakfast began back in the days of State Senator Moakley, but Senate President William Bulger made it famous (or infamous...). He emceed the event for 30 years with eloquence and humor, permanently setting a high standard. ...

source: Ms. Wheelchair America 2008, Kristen McCosh <i>"Representing 52 Million Disabled Americans"</i>

Beannachtai na Feile Padraig!

The breakfast began under the command of then-state Senator John Powers. The senator who's district includes South Boston traditionally hosts the breakfast. After Powers came Joe Moakley, then Billy Bulger, Steve Lynch, and now Jack ...

source: Ari Herzog

Hart to Stick with State Senate

State Senator Jack Hart (D-South Boston/Dorchester) has decided to pass up on a chance to lead the Mass. Biotechnology Council. In a statement issued this afternoon, he said: “I no longer wish to be considered for the position of ...

source: Civic Boston

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source: Sandra's Diary

The Deval Patrick CONSPIRACY on Casinos & Local Aid. Also see ...

"Even if we say the governor was a little overoptimistic, what about 20000 jobs?," said state Senator Michael W. Morrissey. "That's not exactly small potatoes. That's a lot of jobs. It's good for the state. Good for the economy." ...

source: Jonathan Melle on Politics

Will 'New Boston' phenom convince pols to shift on marriage?

"We want to work with our state senator," he says. "We want him to understand us and to recognize us; and our whole aim really is to be able to work in harmony with our elected officials." Cushing points to a host of other Dorchester ...

source: gay news blog

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