| Marilyn Porreca | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Medford | |
| In office 1986–1988 |
|
| Preceded by | Paul Donato |
| Succeeded by | Michael J. McGlynn |
| Personal details | |
| Died | February 4, 2008 Weymouth, Massachusetts |
| Resting place | Couch Memorial Cemetery Mansfield, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Gino F. Porreca |
| Alma mater | Boston University |
| Occupation | Hospital Administrator |
Marilyn Catino Porreca (died February 4, 2008 in Weymouth, Massachusetts[1]) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Medford from 1986 to 1988. She was Medford's first female mayor and the final Mayor under the Plan E form of government in which the Mayor was chosen by the City Council.[1]
In 1973, Porreca became the first woman elected to the Medford City Council.[1]
In 1984, she ran for the 37th Middlesex District seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She lost to the incumbent Michael J. McGlynn, 4,886 votes to 2,164, in the Democratic primary.[2]
In 1986, she was chosen by the City Council to become Mayor of Medford. After Medford's Plan E government was abolished, Porreca was a candidate for Mayor under the new form of government. She lost her mayoral bid to State Representative Michael J. McGlynn.[3]
After her defeat, Porreca left Meford and retired to Marshfield, Massachusetts.[1]
Outside of politics, Porreca worked as the secretary to Mayors Frederic Dello Russo and James Kurker and as a hospital administrator at Middlesex County Hospital.[1]
Porreca attended Boston University where she received a BS degree in business administration.[1]
She was the daughter of Michael Catino, who served 18 years as a State Representative.[4][1]
She was second cousins with Michael J. McGlynn.[3]