Kathleen Sullivan Alioto
| Kathleen Sullivan Alioto | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson of the Boston School Committee | |
| In office 1977–1977 | |
| Preceded by | John J. McDonough |
| Succeeded by | David Finnegan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Washington, DC |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Joseph Alioto |
| Residence | San Francisco, California |
| Alma mater | Manhattanville College Harvard University, Ed.D |
| Occupation | Educator Politician fundraiser |
Kathleen Sullivan Alioto is an American educator and politician who served as a member of the Boston School Committee from 1974[1] to 1979; its president in 1977.[2] She was succeeded on the school committee by her sister, Jean Sullivan McKeigue.
Alioto is the daughter of Billy Sullivan, founder and longtime owner of the New England Patriots.[3]
From 1974 to 1976, Sullivan dated the then-closeted Barney Frank. In April of 1976, Sullivan's father suggested that while she was attending a convention in San Francisco, she lunch with former San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto.[4] Sullivan and Alioto married in 1978 and remained together until his death in 1998.[3] Their wedding was performed by excommunicated priest and activist Joseph O'Rourke.[5]
Alioto was a Democratic Party primary election candidate for the United States Senate in 1978; she finish third.[6]
Alioto has two children, Patrick Joseph Sullivan Alioto[7] and Domenica Alioto.[8]
References
- ↑ McLaughlin, Jeff (November 7, 1973). "Teacher Kathy Sullivan learns how to win". Boston Globe. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ↑ Cohen, Muricl (January 26, 1977). "Boston school board picks Sullivan as chairwoman". Boston Globe. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Senate Candidate Alioto Pregnant". Associated Press. July 25, 1978. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ↑ Weisberg, Stuart E. (2009). Barney Frank: The Story of America's Only Left-handed, Gay, Jewish Congressman. Amherst: University of Massachusetts Press.
- ↑ "Alioto Weds Kathleen Sullivanm But Ex-Wife Claims It's Invalid - Priest Excommunicated". The Blade (Toldeo). February 28, 1978. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ↑ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=290355
- ↑ "Former mayor is father at 62". Associated Press. February 19, 1979. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ↑ "Daughter born to Alioto". Associated Press. May 20, 1981. Retrieved 11 June 2011.