Michael J. McGlynn
| Michael J. McGlynn | |
|---|---|
| 31st Mayor of Medford, Massachusetts | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Marilyn Porreca |
| 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(s) | Sheila Halmkin |
| Children | Kathleen Jennifer Amanda |
| Residence | Medford, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | UMass Boston St. Anselm’s College, New Hampshire |
| Website | www.Medford.org/mayor |
Michael J. McGlynn is the Mayor of Medford, Massachusetts. He has been mayor since 1988.[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
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
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 McGlynn.
Mayoralty[1]
McGlynn has made a number of successful contributions as Mayor for the city of Medford in his last 20 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 & 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 has 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.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert M. Penta |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 37th Middlesex District January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1988 |
Succeeded by Vincent Ciampa |
| Preceded by Marilyn Porreca |
31st Mayor of Medford, Massachusetts January 3, 1988 – |
Succeeded by current |